A Larynx Cancer Case Which Is Coming With A Clinical Table Similar To Angioneurotic Edema: Case Report

Abstract

Larynx cancer is the most common type of upper respiratory system cancer. 2% and 25% of all cancers and head & neck cancers are consist of larynx cancer, respectively. Two main treatment modalities for larynx cancer are surgery & radiotherapy. Anatomic or functional obstruction at the lymphatic system induced lyphedema and result in swelling of the tissue due to collection of lymphatic fluid. Lymphedema can develop secondary to infections, neoplasm, surgery, trauma, and radiation. Angioneurotic edema is an emergency clinical state with a sudden swelling at face, tongue and eyelids as a result of allergic reactions. In this case we present a 47-year-old male patient who developed massive lymphedema mimics angioneurotic edema after radiotherapy and surgical treatment for head&neck tumor. In general, angioneurotic edema generally respond to anti-histaminic and corticosteroid administrations. Facial lymphedema which simulate angioneurotic edema can develop in a patient with the diagnosis of head-neck cancer especially exposed to local treatment procedures like radiotherapy and/or surgery.