Oropharnx Flashcards
1
Q
common LN mets
A
level 2
2
Q
specific node most commonly involved
A
jugular
3
Q
most common pathology?
A
SCCs
4
Q
trismus
A
lock jaw
5
Q
is surgery common
A
no, plays minimal role
only usually for smaller tumours
6
Q
most common site
A
tonsillar fossa
7
Q
most common side effects
A
sore throat and odynopagia
8
Q
most common site of mets
A
lung
9
Q
typical fractionation?
A
60-66-70Gy (200cGy/day)
10
Q
pre-op fractionation
A
3000-5000
11
Q
For lymph node spread, what is the typical pattern. (bilateral/unilateral)
A
bilateral