Cancer of the pharynx and larynx

Am J Med. 2001 Dec 3:111 Suppl 8A:118S-123S. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9343(01)00850-6.

Abstract

Carcinoma of the head and neck is among the most debilitating forms of cancer. Survival rates for these tumors vary and depend on the presence of early symptoms, anatomic accessibility, and lymphatic supply. Despite advances in therapy and novel surgical approaches, early diagnosis remains the best predictor of survival. This article reviews the diagnosis, staging criteria, and treatment strategies for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, hypopharyngeal carcinoma, and laryngeal carcinoma in an effort to heighten the clinical and endoscopic recognition of these lesions.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / mortality
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / therapy*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / mortality
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Laryngectomy
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Pharyngeal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Pharyngeal Neoplasms / mortality
  • Pharyngeal Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Survival Rate
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome