chapter 29 - pharynx region

Question 1

What is the main histology of pharynx region cancers?

Answer 1

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Question 2

What vertebral bodies correspond to the oropharynx?

Answer 2

C1 to C3

Question 3

What are some symptoms of pharyngeal cancer?

Answer 3

Persistent sore throat; enlargement of cervical nodes; dyspnea; dysphasia; dysarthria; hypersalivation

Question 4

What vertebral bodies correspond to the hypopharynx?

Answer 4

C3 To C6

Question 5

What is the highest incident site of hypopharynx cancer?

Answer 5

Pyriform Sinus

Question 6

What cranial nerves are affected in nasopharynx cancer?

Answer 6

9th & 12th

Question 7

What are the three anatomic subdivisions the pharynx is divided into?

Answer 7

Oropharynx, nasopharynx, hypopharynx

Question 8

What is the most common site of disease in the oropharynx region?

Answer 8

The tonsils

Question 9

Where is the nasopharynx located?

Answer 9

Behind the nose, extending from the posterior nares to the level of the soft palate

Question 10

Where is the oropharynx located?

Answer 10

Behind the mouth, extending from the level of the soft palate to below the level of the hyoid bone

Question 11

What lymph node involvement is common with oropharyngeal carcinoma?

Answer 11

cervical

Question 12

What structures are included in the nasopharynx?

Answer 12

Posterosuperior pharyngeal wall; Lateral pharyngeal wall; Eustachian tube

Question 13

What structures are included in the hypopharynx?

Answer 13

Pyriform sinuses, postcricoid, lower posterior pharyngeal walls

Question 14

What structures are included in the oropharynx?

Answer 14

Base of tongue, tonsils, soft palate, oropharyngeal walls