Head and Neck Flashcards
(39 cards)
Facial group lymoh nodes include (5)
- Infraorbital
- node
- Buccinator
- Molar
- Mandibular
Causes of head and neck cancers (4)
- HPV (Himan papillomavirus) (oropharyngeal)
- Epstein-Barr virus infection (nasopgaryngeal)
- Preserved or salted foods (nasopgaryngeal)
- oral health
Inhalation of ___ lead to H&N cancer (4)
- Abestos
- Wood dust
- Paint fumes
- Other chemicals
Radiation to the H&N can also cause cancer of the ___ ___
Salivary Glands
Which ancerstory is at most risk of H&N cancer
Asian ancestory
Diets low in vitamin _ and _ can raise H&N cancer risk
A and E
___ into upper airway
may lead to increased H&N cancer risk
Reflux (GERD)
Prolonged ___ exposure
causes increased H&N cancer risk, especially
to the lip area.
Sun
___% of lip cancers
have outdoor ocupations
31
Oral cavity H&N cancer symptoms (2)
Swelling or ulcer that fails to heal
Oropharynx H&N cancer symptoms (2)
- Painful swallowing
- Reffered Otalgia (ear pain)
Nasopharynx H&N cancer symptoms (2)
- Bloody discharge
- Difficulty hearing
Larynx H&N cancer symptoms (2)
- Hoarseness
- Stridor
Hypopharynx H&N cancer symptoms (2)
- Dysphagia
- Painful neck node
Nose/Sinus H&N cancer symptoms (5)
- Obstruction
- Discharge
- Facial pain
- Diplopia
- Local swelling
Submandibular Lymph Nodes (3)
- Preglandular
- Prevascular
- Retrovascular
__% of H&N cancers arise from surface ___
of the ___ ___ of digestive tract—squamous
cell carcinomas
80%
epithelium
mucosal lining
Tumor grading is classified as:
○ G1: ___
○ G2: ___
○ G3: ___
well-differentiated
moderately well differentiated
poorly differentiated
Well differentiated have lower___ ___and
behave ___ ___.
proliferation rates
less aggressively
H&N cancer staging is largely dependent on (2)
Site and HPV status
cTNM staging is based on
imaging and clinical information
pTNM staging is based on
pathology (Does not replace clinical staging, only adds to it)
H&N treatment depends on (2)
Tumor Location
Stage
Stage I and II H&N cancercan often can be cured with
single-modality treatment (surgery only)