Tumours of the Lip and Oral Cavity
48 Tumours of the Lip and Oral Cavity 48.1 The Lip 48.1.1 Surgical Pathology • 6/1,000,000 • 93% lower lip, 5% upper, 2% angle • 2:1 male to female •…
Diseases of the Oral Cavity and Oropharynx
47 Diseases of the Oral Cavity and Oropharynx 47.1 Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases 47.1.1 Infections • Measles—Koplik spots • Varicella zoster virus (VZV) (chickenpox)—vesicles 47.1.2 Inflammatory Disorders • Behçet…
Tumours of the Pharynx
57 Tumours of the Pharynx 57.1 Oropharynx • Subsites Soft palate—anterior pillar lateral, posterior hard palate, free margin inferior including uvular Base of tongue—anterior margin is circumvallate papilla, posterior is…
Vestibular Disorders
17 Vestibular Disorders 17.1 Principles and Definitions • Postural control required to maintain stable image on the retina despite head movements and to prevent falling and possible injury • Balance…
Non-neoplastic Laryngeal Pathology
41 Non-neoplastic Laryngeal Pathology 41.1 Conditions Associated with Laryngopharyngeal Reflux • Paroxysmal laryngospasm • Laryngeal stenosis • Laryngeal carcinoma • Vocal cord nodules • Globus pharyngeus • Laryngomalacia 41.1.1 Extraesophageal…
Malignant Laryngeal Tumours
43 Malignant Laryngeal Tumours 43.1 Squamous Carcinoma (Fig. 43.1) • 1% of all malignancies in British men • 85% of all laryngeal malignancies • 3 to 4 male: 1 female…
Deep Neck Space Infection
55 Deep Neck Space Infection 55.1 Sites • Retropharynx • Parapharyngeal • Anterior deep neck 55.2 Anatomy • Fascial layers: Fascial compartments are potential spaces between fascial planes Superficial and…
