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CMI - Fall 2011

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90% of head and neck CA is?   show
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NL mucosa cells are what type of cells?   show
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show Adenocarcinomas  
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If an asymptomatic mass is found on the head or neck of someone over 40..what is the general rule?   show
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show BCC (least likely to develop metastases)  
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show To lymph>Lungs, liver, bones  
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show Acoustic neuroma (Vestibular schwannoma)  
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show -Gradual UNILATERAL SNHL w/tinnitus (HL can be sudden for ~10%) -May see vertigo, unsteadiness  
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What to do during PE to test for acoustic neuroma?   show
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show CT w/contrast, MRI of brain  
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TX for acoustic neuroma?   show
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A CT w/ contrast can help you see what things that may otherwise be missed?   show
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show Facial nerve (facial drooping, sxs)  
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show 85% of the auricle  
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show 2/3 SCC; 1/3 BCC  
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TYpe of CA of middle ear?   show
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What are some possible causes for nasal/sinus CA?   show
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show SCC  
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Risks for nasopharyngeal CA?   show
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show Nasophar tumor  
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An adenocarcinoma of the nose/sinus is usually found where?   show
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show Initially think is sinus infex..if not responding to abx -- do XR series, CT  
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What is the rare CA that can be found in the mid-20s and is in the roof of the nose, is slow-growing?   show
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Sxs of esthesioneuroblastoma?   show
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What kind of CA is benign and found solely in males age 7-19 and can invade the base of skull and be fatal...sxs of obstruction and epistaxis?   show
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show Smoking and drinking  
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show Usually will not see....unless very late stge = BAD!  
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Most of laryngeal CA is of where?   show
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show 1. Palpate cervical soft tiss 2. Indir laryngoscopy w/mirror 3. Direct laryngoscopy w/ BX 4. XR of neck and chest 5. CT/MRI of larynx 6. Other contrast studies (Swallow study, upper GI) USually ENT will do 3,4,5,6  
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15% of those with laryngeal CA also have?   show
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show True VCs  
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Sxs of glottic CA?   show
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To look for subglottic CA, what can you have to pt do, to see below the VCs?   show
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show Aryepiglottic folds  
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Most to least common types of larygeal CA?   show
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show Oral and pharyngeal CA (probably d/t chewing betel nut)  
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show Tobacco use = #1!! -Heavy alc, Chewing betel nut, nutritional fxs, genetics, sun exposure (lip CA)  
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show Fair-skinned, exposre to sun and pipe smoking  
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show Lower lip at Vermillion border; mets late  
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BCC of the lip is usually found where? mets?   show
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WHat does a CA of mouth/buccal mucosa look like?   show
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show Ant 2/3 of tongue --most often assoc w/ mets and usually presents at advanced stage  
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What is the white plaque-like lesion that involves the tongue or floor of mouth and tends to be malig or pre-malig?   show
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What is the condition called that is similar to leukoplakia, but pink and more often assoc with malignancy?   show
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