Head and Neck Cancers

Question 1

What salivary gland contains the highest incidence of cancer

Answer 1

parotid gland

Question 2

Should teeth extractions due to carious teeth be done before or after RT - and why?

Answer 2

should be before RT since extractions after high doses can lead to osteoradionecrosis. (results in bone death)

Question 3

Most Common site Head and Neck Cancer site in U.S.

Answer 3

lip

Question 4

Where does H&N cancer typically metastasis to?

Answer 4

The lungs

Question 5

What sites in the oropharynx are affected by HPV?

Answer 5

tonsil and base of tongue

Question 6

What salivary tumor is known to cause facial paralysis if extensive?

Answer 6

Parotid

Question 7

What is the most common histology for salivary cancer

Answer 7

Adenocarcinoma

Question 8

The hyoid bone is located at vertebra level?

Answer 8

C3

Question 9

The cricoid cartilage is located at vertebra level ?

Answer 9

C6

Question 10

Besides cancer of the larynx what region of the head and neck has the lowest incidence of nodal metastasis?

Answer 10

Oral cavity

Question 11

The primary lymphatic drainage of the lower lip

Answer 11

submental nodes

Question 12

THe most commonly involved group of nodes in esopharyngeal

Answer 12

ultcaraton

Question 13

The most commonly involved group of nodes is oropharyngeal cancer of the

Answer 13

jugulodigastric nodes

Question 14

The most common sign or symptom of oral cancer is

Answer 14

Ulcerations

Question 15

Palpation of the cricoid cartilage indicates the inferior border of the:

Answer 15

larynx

Question 16

For patients with carious teeth, when is dental work recommended when anticipating oral cavity irradiation

Answer 16

before treatment

Question 17

Tumors of the head and neck may involve the cranial nerves that control the major senses. What facial nerve may be involved in facial paralysis?

Answer 17

cranial nerve VII