By ULY CLINIC

 

Hypo-Pharyngeal Malignancy

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Introduction

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It is a malignancy which arises from the hypopharynx.Risk factors include cigarette smoking, alcohol intake and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

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Diagnostic Criteria

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• Progressive dysphasia

• Progressive odynophagia

• Hematemesis/hemoptysis

• Ear pain (referred otalgia)

• Cervical lymphadenopathy 

• Difficulty in breathing (inspiratory stridor) 

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Referral:

 

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

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Updated on, 31.10.2020

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References

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1. STG