Lymphoepithelial Carcinoma: A rare Presentation in the Hypopharynx

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024 Apr;76(2):2075-2077. doi: 10.1007/s12070-023-04408-7. Epub 2023 Dec 4.

Abstract

Hypopharyngeal origin of lymphoepithelial carcinoma is extremely rare. We report a case of 74 years old male presented with Globus sensation in the throat for 2 months. He underwent total laryngectomy with partial pharyngectomy after clinico-radiological evaluation and biopsy. His final diagnosis was lymphoepithelial carcinoma and IHC was positive for pancytokeratin and p63.

Keywords: Head and neck cancer; Hypopharynx; Lymphoepithelial carcinoma.