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Head and Neck Cancers Flashcards

1
Q

what are the most common type of HNCs?

A

squamous cell carcinomas

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2
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what are the 2 main risk factors of HNCs

A

smoking and alcohol

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3
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what are other risk factors for HNCs

A 
HPV 
EBV
elderly 
male 
thyroid - family history and radiation exposure
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4
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what are the common manifestations of HNCs

A 
dysphagia 
hoarseness of voice 
otalgia - earache 
cervical lymphadenopathy 
goitre 
lumps 
painful swallowing 
painful or mucosal lesions on the tongue
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