Benign Aggressive Jaw Tumors
24 Benign Aggressive Jaw Tumors Eric R. Carlson and G. E. Ghali Core Messages • Although slow-growing, benign odontogenic tumors can be as destructive and life threatening as the more…
Endoscopic Approaches to the Anterior Skull Base
33 Endoscopic Approaches to the Anterior Skull Base Edward D. McCoul, Theodore H. Schwartz, and Vijay Anand Core Messages • Endoscopic endonasal approaches offer a minimal-access but maximally invasive alternative…
Cancers of the Lip and Oral Cavity
10 Cancers of the Lip and Oral Cavity Suhail I. Sayed and A. K. D’Cruz Core Messages • Cancers of the lip and oral cavity are unique and occur with…
Paragangliomas of the Head and Neck
9 Paragangliomas of the Head and Neck David Myssiorek Core Messages • Paragangliomas are slow-growing neuroendocrine tumors that can exhibit multicentricity, rare biochemical activity, uncommon malignancy, and may be genetically…
Computer Planning and Intraoperative Navigation for Head and Neck Cancer
31 Computer Planning and Intraoperative Navigation for Head and Neck Cancer Michael R. Markiewicz and R. Bryan Bell Core Messages • Virtual surgical planning is useful as an educational and…
Parapharyngeal Space Tumors
20 Parapharyngeal Space Tumors Anupam Mishra, Raghav C. Dwivedi, and Rehan A. Kazi Core Messages • Parapharyngeal space is a deep-seated fascial space associated with adjoining fascial spaces and the…
Benign Salivary Gland Tumors
21 Benign Salivary Gland Tumors Hassan Arshad, Matthew O. Old, and Theodoros N. Teknos Core Messages • Benign neoplasms make up the majority of salivary gland pathology. • The most…
Hypopharynx and Cervical Esophagus Cancer
18 Hypopharynx and Cervical Esophagus Cancer S. Lewis Cooper and Anand Sharma Core Messages • Work-up should include direct laryngoscopy and biopsy for hypopharyngeal tumors and endoscopic ultrasound for tumors…
Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms
16 Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms J. Kenneth Byrd and Joshua Hornig Core Messages • Because of the anatomic boundaries of the maxillary sinuses, masses typically present with minimal vague symptoms until…
The Unknown Primary
17 The Unknown Primary Allen O. Mitchell and Brent R. Driskill Core Messages • Evaluation of the unknown primary mandates a methodical process. • A thorough history and physical examination…
