[4614] Head & Neck Powerpoint

Question 1

The age epidemiology of head and neck cancers are generally _______ years and older.

Answer 1

50

Question 2

The sex epidemiology of head and neck cancers has 2:1_________ predominance.

Answer 2

Male

Question 3

The race epidemiology of head and neck cancer predominately affects ______________.

Answer 3

Non-Hispanic, white males

Question 4

What are the most common head and neck cancers?

Answer 4

mouth, throat, laryngeal

Question 5

What are the less common head and neck cancers?

Answer 5

Paranasal sinus, nasal cavity, and salivary gland

Question 6

What are the 4 major etiologic risks to head and neck cancer?

Answer 6

smoking

alcohol consumption

human papillomavirus infection (HPV)

Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) infection

Question 7

alcohol consumption raises the risk of tumors in these locations:

Answer 7

mouth, throat, voice box

Question 8

HPV infection especially increases the risk of _________.

Answer 8

oropharyngeal cancers

Question 9

The EBV infection especially increases the risk of __________.

Answer 9

nasopharyngeal cancers in Asia

Question 10

what are cancer symptoms of the oral cavity?

Answer 10

swelling, ulceration, trismus

Question 11

what are the cancer symptoms of the oropharynx?

Answer 11

dysphagia, otalgia

Question 12

what are the cancer symptoms of hypo pharynx?

Answer 12

dysphagia, swollen lymph nodes in neck

Question 13

what are the symptoms of cancer in the larynx?

Answer 13

hoarseness, change in voice, stridor

Question 14

what is the symptoms of cancer in the nose/sinuses?

Answer 14

nasal obstruction, facial pain, diplopia

Question 15

what is the symptoms of cancer in the nasopharynx?

Answer 15

epistaxis, difficulty hearing, otitis media, cranial nerve palsies, headaches

Question 16

what is the symptoms of cancer in the salivary glands?

Answer 16

painless mass, swelling under chin

Question 17

In an adult, any enlarged _____________ node that persists for _______ week(s) or more should be regarded as suspicious and should be evaluated for a malignancy.

Answer 17

cervical; 1

Question 18

Where do most head and neck cancers originate?

Answer 18

mucous membrane epithelium
(squamous cell carcinoma) 80%

Question 19

How do head and neck cancers spread?

Answer 19

direct extension, lymphatics, and hematogenously

Question 20

What staging system is used for head and neck cancers?

Answer 20

TNM

Question 21

What lymphatic structures have bilateral draining? (5)

Answer 21

soft palate, the tonsils, base of tongue, posterior pharyngeal wall, and the nasopharynx

Question 22

What is another name for the jugulodigastric lymph nodes?

Answer 22

subdigastric nodes