An immunohistochemical profile of giant cell carcinoma of the larynx

Giant cell carcinoma of the larynx is an extremely rare tumor the origin of which is not clearly understood. It is believed to be the counterpart of giant cell carcinoma of the lung in larynx. It is the sixth case reported in English literature and also the first case that is examined immunohistochemically. In conclusion, giant cell carcinoma of the larynx is confirmed to be a specific entity of simple epithelial origin and it is the counterpart of giant cell carcinoma of the lung.