ENT - Adult head and neck cancer

Question 1

who has a higher rate of laryngeal cancer - black or whites?

Answer 1

black

Question 2

what are the occupational risks for head and neck cancer?

Answer 2

• woodworking
• leather manufacturing
• nickel refining
• textile industry
• radium dial painting

Question 3

what is the pathogenesis of squamous tumor development?

Answer 3

• often arise in an irritated and inflamed area
• undergo progression from premalignancy
• associated with immune unresponsiveness

Question 4

what do you do for red patches that do not go away?

Answer 4

REMOVAL (20-30% develop into cancer)

Question 5

what are the signs of head and neck cancer?

Answer 5

• non healing ulcer
• bleeding
• loose tooth
• loose dentures
• difficulty speaking
• dysphagia
• unexplained pain and weight loss

Question 6

• non healing ulcer
• bleeding
• loose tooth
• loose dentures
• difficulty speaking
• dysphagia
• unexplained pain and weight loss

Answer 6

head and neck cancer

Question 7

• ear pain
• painful / dysphagia
• muffled voice
• difficulty opening mouth
• weight loss
• lujmp in neck

Answer 7

throat cancer