ENT- throat diseases- malignancy Flashcards
1
Q
where is the most common site for head and neck cancers
A
larynx
2
Q
what is the most common head and neck tumour
A
squamous cell carcinoma
3
Q
the majority of squamous cell carcinomas of head and neck are related to what
A
smoking and alcohol
4
Q
squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck can be related to what
A
HPV- usually type 16
5
Q
which cancer of the head and neck is related to EBV
A
nasopharyngeal carcinoma
6
Q
which cancer of the head and neck is commonly associated with HPV
A
oropharyngeal carcinoma
7
Q
what are paraganglioma
A
tumours arising in clusters of neuroendocrine cells dispersed throughout the body
