H&N Malegnancy

Question 1

What is the first-line treatment for nasopharyngeal carcinoma?

Answer 1

b) Radiation therapy

Question 2

Which tumor is most commonly associated with HPV infection?

Answer 2

b) Oropharyngeal carcinoma

Question 3

A patient presents with a change in voice and difficulty swallowing. The most likely diagnosis is:

Answer 3

b) Laryngeal carcinoma

Question 4

Unilateral deafness and nasal obstruction with a neck mass are indicative of:

Answer 4

b) Nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Question 5

The most common malignant tumor of the salivary glands is:

Answer 5

b) Mucoepidermoid carcinoma

Question 6

The most common symptom of glottic carcinoma is:

Answer 6

b) Hoarseness

Question 7

What is the earliest presentation of laryngeal glottic carcinoma?

Answer 7

c) Hoarseness

Question 8

What organism is associated with an increased incidence of oropharyngeal cancer?

Answer 8

c) HPV16

Question 9

What is the radiological modality of choice to diagnose laryngeal cancer?

Answer 9

d) CT with contrast

Question 10

What indicates damage to the recurrent laryngeal nerve?

Answer 10

Airway obstruction in a patient with laryngeal cancer.

Question 11

What is the most common risk factor for head and neck cancers worldwide?

Answer 11

Smoking.

Question 12

Which imaging modality is used for preoperative localization of parathyroid adenomas?

Answer 12

Sestamibi scan.