ENT - Adult head and neck cancer Flashcards
1
Q
who has a higher rate of laryngeal cancer - black or whites?
A
black
2
Q
what are the occupational risks for head and neck cancer?
A
- woodworking
- leather manufacturing
- nickel refining
- textile industry
- radium dial painting
3
Q
what is the pathogenesis of squamous tumor development?
A
- often arise in an irritated and inflamed area
- undergo progression from premalignancy
- associated with immune unresponsiveness
4
Q
what do you do for red patches that do not go away?
A
REMOVAL (20-30% develop into cancer)
5
Q
what are the signs of head and neck cancer?
A
- non healing ulcer
- bleeding
- loose tooth
- loose dentures
- difficulty speaking
- dysphagia
- unexplained pain and weight loss
6
Q
- non healing ulcer
- bleeding
- loose tooth
- loose dentures
- difficulty speaking
- dysphagia
- unexplained pain and weight loss
A
head and neck cancer
7
Q
- ear pain
- painful / dysphagia
- muffled voice
- difficulty opening mouth
- weight loss
- lujmp in neck
A
throat cancer
