Tumor Biology & Characteristics Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common pathology for OPC?
A
SCC (>95%)
2
Q
Most common presentation in HPV associated OPC?
A
enlarged painless neck mass
3
Q
What are the symptoms of oropharyngeal caner other than enlarged painless neck mass?
A
Otalgia, dysphagia, odynophagia
4
Q
What is unique about clinical presentation of HPV associated OPC vs non HPV associated OPC?
A
HPV associated OPC tends to present with smaller primary disease and advanced nodal often cystic disease
