Key words Bone neoplasms, dental tissue neoplasms, jaw neoplasms, jaw neoplasms, osteogenic sarcoma, chondrosarcoma   Bone consists of a solid mineral phase and a matrix of osteoid phase that contains…

Keywords flap, graft, reconstruction, microsurgery, pedicle   The impact of major ablative surgery for cancer in the head and neck region can be devastating for the patient, aesthetically and often…

Keywords Lipoma, hemangioma, schwannoma, chordoma, skeleton   Tumors of the soft somatic tissues form a very small component in the spectrum of tumors requiring surgical treatment in the head and…

Keywords Maxillofacial, soft palate, prostheses, mandible   Patients in need of treatment for head and neck or oral tumors, whether benign or malignant, require a multidisciplinary team approach, including the…

Keywords laryngeal neoplasms/diagnosis, laryngeal neoplasms/surgery, laryngeal neoplasms/therapy, tracheal neoplasms/surgery   The larynx plays a central role in coordinating the functions of the upper aerodigestive tract, including respiration, speech, and swallowing….

Keywords Paraganglioma, schwannoma, neurogenic tumors, parapharyngeal tumors, carotid body tumors   Neurogenic tumors and paragangliomas form a very small percentage of all neoplastic lesions of the head and neck region….

Keywords Radiation, re-irradiation, fractionation, brachytherapy, simulations   The use of ionizing radiation in the treatment of cancer has evolved during the past century since the discovery of x-rays in 1895…

Keywords Systemic therapy, active agents, radiation therapy, chemotherapy   The role of systemic therapy in the treatment of head and neck cancer has increased in recent decades. Randomized clinical studies…

Keywords Thyroid, parathyroid, thyroid cancer, risk group stratification, hyperparathyroidism   Palpable nodularity in the thyroid gland is common, especially in women and older persons. The incidence of palpable nodularity in…