Head and Neck Flashcards

(39 cards)

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Q

Facial group lymoh nodes include (5)

A
  1. Infraorbital
  2. node
  3. Buccinator
  4. Molar
  5. Mandibular
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Causes of head and neck cancers (4)

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  1. HPV (Himan papillomavirus) (oropharyngeal)
  2. Epstein-Barr virus infection (nasopgaryngeal)
  3. Preserved or salted foods (nasopgaryngeal)
  4. oral health
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Inhalation of ___ lead to H&N cancer (4)

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  1. Abestos
  2. Wood dust
  3. Paint fumes
  4. Other chemicals
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4
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Radiation to the H&N can also cause cancer of the ___ ___

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Salivary Glands

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5
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Which ancerstory is at most risk of H&N cancer

A

Asian ancestory

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6
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Diets low in vitamin _ and _ can raise H&N cancer risk

A

A and E

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7
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___ into upper airway
may lead to increased H&N cancer risk

A

Reflux (GERD)

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8
Q

Prolonged ___ exposure
causes increased H&N cancer risk, especially
to the lip area.

A

Sun

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9
Q

___% of lip cancers
have outdoor ocupations

A

31

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Oral cavity H&N cancer symptoms (2)

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Swelling or ulcer that fails to heal

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Oropharynx H&N cancer symptoms (2)

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  1. Painful swallowing
  2. Reffered Otalgia (ear pain)
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Nasopharynx H&N cancer symptoms (2)

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  1. Bloody discharge
  2. Difficulty hearing
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Larynx H&N cancer symptoms (2)

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  1. Hoarseness
  2. Stridor
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Hypopharynx H&N cancer symptoms (2)

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  1. Dysphagia
  2. Painful neck node
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Nose/Sinus H&N cancer symptoms (5)

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  1. Obstruction
  2. Discharge
  3. Facial pain
  4. Diplopia
  5. Local swelling
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16
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Submandibular Lymph Nodes (3)

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  1. Preglandular
  2. Prevascular
  3. Retrovascular
17
Q

__% of H&N cancers arise from surface ___
of the ___ ___ of digestive tract—squamous
cell carcinomas

A

80%
epithelium
mucosal lining

18
Q

Tumor grading is classified as:
○ G1: ___
○ G2: ___
○ G3: ___

A

well-differentiated
moderately well differentiated
poorly differentiated

19
Q

Well differentiated have lower___ ___and
behave ___ ___.

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proliferation rates
less aggressively

20
Q

H&N cancer staging is largely dependent on (2)

A

Site and HPV status

21
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cTNM staging is based on

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imaging and clinical information

22
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pTNM staging is based on

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pathology (Does not replace clinical staging, only adds to it)

23
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H&N treatment depends on (2)

A

Tumor Location
Stage

24
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Stage I and II H&N cancercan often can be cured with

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single-modality treatment (surgery only)

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Side effects of rad therpay on H&N cancer are cumulative in appearance, usually beginning at ___ weeks.
2-3
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Mucositis is the
Inflammation and potential ulceration of the mucous membranes
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___, ___, ___ may be used to discuss mucositis found in specific structures.
stomatitis pharyngitis esophagitis
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Treatment of Mucositis (3)
Baking soda and saltwater rinse at least 4 times a day Maintain hydration diet high in calories and protein
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Dysphagia is
Difficult or painful swallowing
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Treatment of Dysphagia include
Modified barium swallow
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Xerostomia def
is individual’s subjective feeling of dry mouth and salivary gland hypofunction
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Xerostomia Can appear after one week or approximately ___-__ cGy of radiation to the___ ___
1000-2000 cGy oral cavity
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Every patient receiving 35 Gy to a major saliva gland will experience ___
xerostomia
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The use of ___ treatment can protect the parotid glands, can reduce the severity of ___
IMRT xerostomia
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Doses less than ___-___ Gy Gy significantly preserve salivary gland function
26-30
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Taste Changes can occur ___ - ___ days after the onset of radiation with doses as small as ___ cGy.
two to three 1000
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Taste change most pronounced ___-___ months after radiation, ___ and ___ qualities were most impaired
2-3 months bitter salty
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Gradual recovery of taste change ccurred during the ___ year of treatment. Partial taste loss persisted ___ to ___ years after treatment.
first One Two
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