Carcinoma at Upper End of Œsophagus, following Intrinsic Carcinoma of Larynx, Apparently Cured for Ten Years

Abstract

March, 1931.-Reexamined to exclude possibility of malignant changes. Atrophic appearance still present, but no signs of new growth. No other abnormality found in the cesophagus below the crico-pharyngeal fold. Inflammatory Swelling of Ary-epiglottic Folds.-V. E. NEGUS, M.S. July, 1930.-Female, aged 54, complaining of "throbbing in throat" and "froth in throat"; could swallow without difficulty. Indirect examination showed regular firm red swelling of posterior region of aryepiglottic folds without ulceration. CEsophagoscopy did not reveal any neoplasm, nor any other abnormality of the cesophagus. Wassermann reaction negative; no secondary anmmia. March, 1931.-The condition has remained unchanged; diagnosis not made.