KEY FACTS Terminology Base of tongue (BOT) squamous cell carcinoma (SCCa) BOT: Tonsillar tissue at posterior 1/3 of tongue You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are…
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KEY FACTS Terminology Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPCa) Mucosal tumor most commonly found in lateral pharyngeal recess (fossa of Rosenmüller), strongly associated with EBV infection You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become…
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Summary Thoughts: Squamous Cell Carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma (SCCa) is, without question, the most common malignancy in the H&N. Recent developments in the understanding of the molecular nature and causes of SCCa now reveal it to be a heterogeneous malignancy.…
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KEY FACTS Terminology Abbreviation: Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) Definition: Complication of radiation therapy (XRT) with necrosis of bone and failure to heal You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you…
KEY FACTS Terminology Primary intramedullary high-grade malignant tumor of mesenchymal origin in which neoplastic cells produce osteoid, even if only in small amounts You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become…
KEY FACTS Terminology Keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KOT) Previously known as odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) Benign cystic neoplasm of jaw with aggressive behavior and high recurrence rate You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited…
KEY FACTS Terminology Definition: Benign but locally aggressive neoplasm originating from odontogenic epithelium Arises in tooth-bearing areas of mandibular or maxillary alveolus You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership…