Staging - Hypopharynx

Question 1

T1

Answer 1

tumor limited to 1 subsite and/or =< 2cm

Question 2

T2

Answer 2

tumor involves > 1 subsite and/or an adjacent site or measures > 2 cm but not more than 4 cm, no fixation of the hemilarynx

Question 3

T3

Answer 3

Tumor > 4 cm and/or with fixation of the hemilarynx or extension to the esophagus

Question 4

T4a

Answer 4

Tumor invades thyroid or cricoid cartilage, hyoid bone, thyroid gland, or central compartment soft tissue (pharyngeal strap muscles, subcutaneous fat)

Question 5

T4b

Answer 5

same as glottis

Tumor invades prevertebral space, encases carotid artery, or invades mediastinal structures