Neoplasms of Muscle
10.1055/b-0034-91549 Neoplasms of Muscle Leiomyoma Definition (ICD-O code 8890/0) Leiomyomas are benign, smooth muscle tumors which show varying degrees of differentiation. Etiology There is little in the way of smooth…
Epithelial Nonepidermoid Neoplasms: Part II
10.1055/b-0034-91545 Epithelial Nonepidermoid Neoplasms: Part II Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Definition (ICD-O code 8200/3) Adenoid cystic carcinoma is an infiltrating malignant tumor, often with a characteristic cribriform appearance, derived from minor…
Epithelial Nonepidermoid Neoplasms: Part I
10.1055/b-0034-91544 Epithelial Nonepidermoid Neoplasms: Part I The WHO classification of the epithelial nonepidermoid tumors includes the following conditions: Benign epithelial (nonepidermoid) tumors Salivary gland type adenomas Pleomorphic adenoma ICD-O 8940/0…
Epithelial Epidermoid Tumors : Part II
10.1055/b-0034-91543 Epithelial Epidermoid Tumors : Part II Squamous Cell Carcinoma Variants The Association of Human Papilloma Virus with Benign and Malignant Sinonasal Neoplasms Human papilloma viruses (HPVs) are prevalent pathogens,…
Introduction and Acknowledgments
10.1055/b-0034-91537 Introduction and Acknowledgments When we three, Valerie, David, and William, decided to undertake this project 3 years ago, we knew that it was going to be a major undertaking….
Diagnostic Strategy
10.1055/b-0034-91540 Diagnostic Strategy Presentation While the clinical features of each specific pathology are covered in their respective chapters, a few general observations may be made. The principal problem in the…
Neck Dissection Levels I to III (Supraomohyoid Dissection)
10.1055/b-0034-99054 Neck Dissection Levels I to III (Supraomohyoid Dissection) Preliminary Considerations and Recommended Procedure There is no evidence-based clinical benefit in resecting the neck dissection specimen en bloc. Splitting the…
Tumor Resection
10.1055/b-0034-99062 Tumor Resection Obtaining tumor-free margins is the single most important factor in ablative tumor surgery. A margin of 5 mm of uninvolved tissue around the tumor is in accordance…
Neck Dissection Levels IV and V
10.1055/b-0034-99055 Neck Dissection Levels IV and V Preliminary Considerations and Recommended Approaches Level IV dissection is possible by gaining the same access as recommended for levels I to III; please…
Technique of Tracheotomy
10.1055/b-0034-99052 Technique of Tracheotomy Anatomic landmarks for skin incision. The leading landmarks are the laryngeal prominence of the thyroid cartilage and the jugular notch. The incision is made halfway between…
