Imaging in Otolaryngology

Subglottic Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

KEY FACTS Terminology Definition: Mucosal squamous cell carcinoma (SCCa) originating from subglottic larynx Subglottic larynx definition: Inferior aspect of true vocal cord (TVC) to inferior cricoid cartilage You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and…

Glottic Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

KEY FACTS Terminology Squamous cell carcinoma (SCCa) arising on mucosal surface of glottic larynx Glottis = vocal cord + anterior & posterior commissures Imaging Imaging issues Typically, diagnosis known at time of imaging following clinical exam – Imaging important to…

Supraglottic Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

KEY FACTS Terminology Definition: Mucosal squamous cell carcinoma (SCCa) arising in supraglottic (SG) larynx You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Staging: Larynx

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Posterior Hypopharyngeal Wall Squamous Cell Carcinoma

KEY FACTS Terminology Definition: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCCa) arising from mucosa of posterior wall of hypopharynx (HP) from hyoid bone to esophageal inlet 15% are hypopharyngeal SCCa Imaging General imaging features Superficial spread superiorly to oropharynx or inferiorly to esophagus…

Postcricoid Region Squamous Cell Carcinoma

KEY FACTS Terminology Squamous cell carcinoma (SCCa) arising from mucosa overlying posterior cricoid cartilage 1 of 3 subsites of hypopharynx (HP) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If…

Pyriform Sinus Squamous Cell Carcinoma

KEY FACTS Terminology Definition: Mucosal squamous cell carcinoma (SCCa) of pyriform sinus (PyrS) hypopharynx subsite 2/3 of all hypopharyngeal SCCa are in PyrS You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become…

Staging: Hypopharynx

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Hard Palate Squamous Cell Carcinoma

KEY FACTS Terminology Hard palate squamous cell carcinoma (SCCa) Oral cavity subsite: Mucosal malignancy of roof of mouth You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a…