Bone Tumors and Odontogenic Lesions
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…
Reconstructive Surgery
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…
Soft Tissue Tumors
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…
Oncologic Dentistry, Maxillofacial Prosthetics, and Implants
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…
Larynx and Trachea
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….
Neurogenic Tumors and Paragangliomas
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….
Radiation Therapy
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…
Systemic Therapy
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…
Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
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…
Pharynx and Esophagus
Keywords Nasopharynx, hypopharynx, oropharynx, transoral robotic surgery The pharynx is the intermediate part of the upper aerodigestive tract in the head and neck region, connecting the nasal cavity to…
