By ULY CLINIC

 

Cancer of the Larynx

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Introduction

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It is the commonest ENT malignancy. Risk factors include cigarette smoking, alcohol intake, gastroesophageal reflux disease and human papilloma virus.

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Diagnostic Criteria

• Progressive hoarseness of voice 

• Difficulty in breathing (inspiratory stridor)

• Hemoptysis  

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Referral:

 

Refer the patient to the next facility with adequate expertise and facilities 

 

NOTE: Any patient with progressive hoarseness of voice for more than two weeks should undergo laryngoscopy

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Updated on, 30.10.2020

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References

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1. STG