Hypopharyngeal Cancer Flashcards
What is the hypopharynx?
The hypopharynx extends from the plane of the hyoid bone and the pharyngoepiglottic fold to the plane of the lower border of the cricoid cartilage inferiorly.
What are the regions of the hypopharynx?
The regions of the hypopharynx include the pyriform sinus, post cricoid area, and posterior pharyngeal wall.
What are the boundaries of the hypopharynx?
The boundaries of the hypopharynx include the epiglottis and the upper portion of the posterior pharyngeal wall.
What are common clinical presentations of hypopharynx issues?
Sore throat, odynophagia, neck mass, dysphagia, weight loss
What is the hallmark symptom of post cricoid carcinoma?
Dysphagia
What are the methods for detection and diagnosis of hypopharynx conditions?
Inspection, palpation, biopsy, fiber optic endoscopy, CT/MRI/PET
What is HPC lymphatic drainage?
Superior deep, middle, and low jugular nodes
What is the superior border for PC radiation treatment?
The superior border is the inferior border of the mandible and mastoid process, extending to the base of the skull.
What is the inferior border for PC radiation treatment?
The inferior border is the lower border of the cricoid cartilage with a margin of 1.5 to 2.0 cm.
What is the anterior border for PC radiation treatment?
The anterior border is in front of the thyroid cartilage with a 1 cm flash if the larynx is involved.
What is the posterior border for PC radiation treatment?
The posterior border is behind the spinous processes.
