Head and Neck Masses and Cancers
- Medical Specialities
- ENT Care
- Head and Neck Masses and Cancers
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Head and Neck Masses and Cancers
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Head & Neck is a group of cancers that starts within the mouth, nose throat, larynx, sinuses, or salivary glands. About 80% of head & neck cancers are due to consumption of tobacco or alcohol.
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The common symptoms of Head & Neck cancer are:
- Red or white patch in the mouth
- Swelling or consistent sore in the mouth
- Lump or mass in the head or neck area, with or without pain
- Constant sore throat
- Foul mouth odor
- Change in the voice or hoarse sound
- Parotid neoplasms
- Submandibular gland stones
- Submandibular gland hypertrophy
- Brachial cleft
- Cysts
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- Physical examination
- Endoscopy
- Biopsy
- Biomarker Testing of Tumour
- Ultrasound
- CT, X-ray
- MRI
- Bone Scan
- PET-CT-Scan
