The incidence of severe mucositis in the oral cavity, pharynx and larynx is high among patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) receiving chemoradiotherapy (CRT), resulting in significant pain and impairment of quality of life. The present study investigated whether L-glutamine (glutamine) decreases the severity of mucositis in the oral cavity, pharynx and larynx induced by CRT. This double-bli...

Objectives We evaluated the quality of care for patients with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx or larynx in Belgium. Methods Data Belgian Cancer Registry were coupled health insurance data and hospital discharge data. Quality association volume based on six indicators. Results Half treated primary radiotherapy, without systemic therapy (49.7%) 38.1% surgery, (n...

BACKGROUND To analyze the rate of larynx preservation in patients of locally advanced hypopharyngeal cancer treated with intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) plus concurrent chemotherapy, and compare the results with patients treated with primary surgery. METHODS Between January 2003 and November 2007, 14 patients were treated with primary surgery and 33 patients were treated with concurre...

Ukraine is on the list of countries with a high incidence malignant neoplasms (MN). Among adult population and European countries, most common cancers are respiratory system (MNRS). High priorities in continuation MNRS research determined by rates initially neglected cases cancer low survival patients. MN one leading causes death world. According to WHO, 2020 about 10 million people died as res...

OBJECTIVE To identify potential racial disparities in the use of larynx preservation. DESIGN Retrospective database review. SETTING Academic medical center. PATIENTS The Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database was used to identify white, black, Hispanic, and Asian patients with stage III and IV laryngeal cancers that were diagnosed during 1991 through 2008. Patients with...

INTRODUCTION Neuroendocrine tumors are the second most common neoplasms of the larynx. Histopathologically, neuroendocrine tumors can be classified into four types: typical carcinoid tumors, atypical carcinoid tumors, small cell neuroendocrine tumors and paragangliomas. Typical carcinoid tumor of the larynx is a particularly rare occurrence. We present a case of this rare disease, and review an...

Squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx is currently the second most common malignancy of the airway after lung cancer,1 and hypopharyngeal cancer accounts for fewer than 5% of head and neck cancers.2 Different treatment options exist, and they can be surgical or nonsurgical, such as radiotherapy (RT) or chemoradiotherapy (CRT). In advanced stages of the disease, the treatment strategy has evolve...

OBJECTIVES The purpose is to provide detailed estimates of population-based incidences of head and neck cancers (HNCs) between 1999 and 2012 in South Korea and to evaluate trends. METHODS Data was reviewed from the Korea National Cancer Incidence Database regarding the incidence of HNCs between 1999 and 2012. Locations that were surveyed included lip, oral tongue, oral cavity, major salivary ...

Introduction: Cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption have a well-known effect on the development of upper aerodigestive tract carcinomas, but such a role for opium is questionable. This study was designed to assess the correlation between opium inhalation and cancer of the larynx and upper esophagus. Materials and Methods: Fifty eight patients with laryngeal cancer, ninety eight patients wit...

Larynx is part of the upper respiratory tract composed of cartilaginous skeleton, muscles and mucus lining inside. This structure keeps larynx open for air passage and is one of the important factors in producing voice. A good knowledge of larynx dimensions is neccessary to obtain better results in the treatment of laryngeal disorders. The size of larynx and its dimensions are subject to sex, r...