Cancers of Major Salivary Glands
Major salivary gland malignancies are a rare but histologically diverse group of entities. Establishing the diagnosis of a malignant salivary neoplasm may be challenging because of the often minimally symptomatic…
Cutaneous Malignancy of the Head and Neck
Most skin cancers of the head and neck are nonmelanoma skin cancers (NMSCs). Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are the most frequent types of NMSCs. Treatment options including…
Evaluation and Management of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Unknown Primary
The diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic management of a patient with squamous cell carcinoma of an unknown primary (SCCUP) has considerably evolved over recent decades and will likely continue to change…
Cancers of the Nose, Sinus, and Skull Base
Malignancies of the nose, sinus, and skull base are rare. The most common histologies are squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. The most common primary sites are the nasal cavity and…
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is uncommon in the United States, with only 0.2 to 0.5 cases per 100,00 people; this is in contrast to southern China and Hong Kong, where the incidence…
Treatment/Comparative Therapeutics
This article reviews the management of laryngeal and hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Available therapies for early and late stage cancers are discussed, and the literature is reviewed. The indications and…
Cancer of the Oropharynx
The oropharynx has a crucial role in swallowing because of the surrounding constrictor musculature, need for mobility and pliability, and proximity of the base of tongue to the larynx. Human…
Cancer of the Oral Cavity
Cancer of the oral cavity is one of the most common malignancies worldwide. Although early diagnosis is relatively easy, presentation with advanced disease is not uncommon. The standard of care…
Principles and Practice of Reconstructive Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer
Reconstruction after surgical treatment of head and neck cancers can be challenging. Goals for reconstruction include restoration of appearance as well as function when appropriate. Commonly encountered sites requiring reconstruction…
Imaging for Head and Neck Cancer
Imaging is an essential tool in the management of head and neck cancer. Oral, oropharyngeal, laryngeal, and hypopharyngeal lesions are initially imaged with computed tomography (CT) because it allows rapid…
