Laryngeal cancer physical examination
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Omer Kamal, M.D.[2], Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [3], Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [4]
Overview
Patients with laryngeal carcinoma are usually well appearing. Physical examination of patients with laryngeal carcinoma is usually remarkable neck swelling, hearing loss, and stridor.
Physical Examination
Physical examination of patients with laryngeal carcinoma is usually remarkable for the following: [1][2]
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with laryngeal carcinoma are usually well appearing
Ears
- There may be diminished hearing
Throat
- The throat may be erythematous
Neck
- Neck swelling may be present
- Swollen lymph nodes may be present
- Laryngeal crepitus may be present
Lungs
- Stridor may be present due to partial airway obstruction
Extremities
With squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, painful paronychia might be present
References
- ↑ Jones TM, De M, Foran B, Harrington K, Mortimore S (May 2016). “Laryngeal cancer: United Kingdom National Multidisciplinary guidelines”. J Laryngol Otol. 130 (S2): S75–S82. doi:10.1017/S0022215116000487. PMC 4873912. PMID 27841116.
- ↑ Jovanović MB (2008). “[Diagnosis of laryngeal carcinoma]”. Med. Pregl. 61 (11–12): 591–5. PMID 19368278.
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