Head and Neck Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
Which population is a nasopharyngeal SCC most common in? Where does it drain to?
A
- Cantonese/SE Asian smokers
- Drains to posterior triangle nodes
2
Q
What is Virchow’s node?
A
The supraclavicular lymph nodes. Visceral malignancies can drain here
3
Q
How often does leukoplakia lead to SCC?
A
3% of the time
4
Q
When might you consider tonsillectomy in recurrent tonsillitis?
A
- More than 6 episodes per year or OSA
