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OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
MASTOID SERIES(MaST M[eyer]aS[chuller]Townes)
Townes View Meyers View Schullers ViewProjection AP projection of the skull with
the beam source 30 abovethe canthomeatal line
AP projection of the skull with the head
turned 45 toward the side one wishes
to examine & the beam source 45above the canthomeatal line
Lateral projection of the skull with the
beam source 30 above thecanthomeatal line
View Clear view of the foramen,comparison of the petrouspyramid & mastoids
Provides axial view of the externalauditory meatus, mastoid, & petrousbone
Shows extent of pneumatization of themastoid(1) Pneumatic well-developed mastoidair cells(2) Diploic with few large air cells(3) Sclerotic with opacity due tocalcification
PARANASAL SINUS SERIESWaters View Caldwell View Skull Lateral Basal View
Occipitomental view or
chin-nose view
Occipitofrontal view
orforehead-nose view
Submentovertical view
Projection Patients head is tiltedwith the nose & the chinon the film,
orbitomeatal line is 37from the film, x-rays aredirected horizontally
PA viewofthe skull with
the beam 15-20 fromthe horizontal
Pts infraorbitomeatalline is parallel to thefilm, x-raysperpendicular to theinfraorbitomeatal linethrough the sella turcica
Best view Maxillary sinusOpen mouth Watersview sphenoid sinus
Frontal sinus Sphenoid sinus Zygomatic archfractures
Also shows Frontal & anteriorethmoid sinusesNasal bones, requestedif suspecting nasalfractures together withNose STL
Anterior ethmoid &sphenoid sinuses,lamina papyracea
Posterior ethmoid,frontal, & maxillarysinues & sella turcica
Sphenoid, posteriorethmoid, maxillary &frontal sinuses
Panorex View Provides the best view of the mandible
Requested when suspecting mandibular fractures (most common site being the angle, having the thinnest bone), dentoalveolarabscess (DAA), ameloblastoma, & oseteomyelisis of the mandible
Neck soft tissue lateral (Neck STL)
Requested when suspecting foreign body lodged in the neck, epiglottitis (seen as thumb sign), laryngotracheobronchitis (seenas steeple sign)
CXR AP-L to include the neck and abdomen
Requested when suspecting foreign body in the aerodigestive tract
Possible for children, otherwise request for CXR AP-L to include the neck (or a separate STL when not possible), plain abdomen
Nose soft tissue lateral(Nose STL)
Requested together with Waters view when suspecting nasal bone fractures
IMPACTED CERUMENSigns and Symptoms
a. sense of ear fullnessb. otalgia (ear pain) usually felt after getting water into the ear, because the cerumen swells, impinging on the pain
receptors in the external ear. May occur with secondary otitis externa because of the clumsy efforts to remove thecerumen.
c. Conductive hearing loss usually not clinically significant. On Webers, there is lateralization to the affected ear (may notbe appreciated when impaction is not significant)
THE EAR
RADIOLOGY
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Predisposing factorsa. young age ET is wider, shorter & more horizontal compared to adultsb. immunocompromised state causes recurrent URTIc. altitude changesd. bottle feeding greater risk than breastfeedinge. congenital defects (cleft palate)f. benign or malignant masses in the nasopharynx
Stages
a. Hyperemia onset of disease; presents with otalgia, ear fullness, hearing loss, fever, (+) peripheral congestion of the eardrum on otoscopyb. Exudative pouring of fluid in the middle ear; presents with increased otalgia, ear fullness, hearing loss and feverc. Suppurative rupture of TM with discharge; presents with mucupurulent discharge, decreased pain, decreased fever, but
increased hearing lossd. Resolution / Complications a surgical ear is those with complicationse. Coalescence thickening of mucoperiosteum drainage is blocked venous stasis local inflammation?
decalcification pus; nocturnal fever; simple mastoidectomyTreatment
a. Antibiotic to treat the infection1. For children, give Amoxicillin 40 mg/kg/day divided in 3 doses X 14 days (125mg/5mL and 250mg/5mL
preparations available)2. If with TM perforation, such as during the stage of suppuration, a topical antibiotic such as Corticosporin, may
be given because of perforation allows for the delivery of the drug into the ear.3. If there is no response after 1 week, suspect Pseudomonas infection and give a quinolone with anti-
Pseudomonasactivity like Ciprofloxacinb. Aural toilette is done only if there is active discharge. It is done prior to application of corticosporin.
c. ET opening exercises are done to open the ET and thus provide drainage of middle ear secretions1. Valsalva maneuver Ask pt to blow nose against a closed mouth and noseopens ET
2. Toynbee maneuver Ask pt to swallow with mouth & nose closedopens ET3. Chewing gum
Complicationsa. Extracranial complications (FLAPS)
Facial nerve paralysis
LabyrynthitisAbscess
Subperiosteal abscessBezolds abscess abscess in the SCMCittellis abscess - digastric
Petrositis Gradenigos syndrome (DRE)Diplopia due to lateral rectus palsyRetroorbital pain due to involvement of the optic nerveEar discharge
Sensorineural hearing lossb. Intracranial complications (MATH)
Meningitis most commonAbscess (epidural, subdural, cerebral)Thrombophlebitis picket-fence fever(caused by emboli of abscess)Hydrocephalus
CHRONIC SUPPURATIVE OTITIS MEDIA (CSOM) Infection of the middle ear >4 weeks; persistent ear discharge on a perforated ear >6weeks
Fever not a constitutional signClassification
a. Active (+) dischargeb. Inactive (-) discharge > 3 monthsc. Quiescent (-) discharge < 3 months
Treatment Mastoid series is requested to assess pneumatization of the mastoid and aseess for cholesteatoma
Pure tone audiometry and speech test to assess severity of hearing loss
Tympanometry is requested if TM is retracted, dull or suspecting chronic infection of the middle ear
Amoxicillin 500mg/cap 1 cap TID X 14 daysCorticosporin otic 3 gtts TID X 14 days (only if suppurative)Aural toilette with H2O23 gtts TID X 14 days (only if suppurative)AEM, increase OFI, KEDFrequent ET opening exercisesTCB after 7 days for re-assessment
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SPEECH DELAY SECONDARY TO HEARING IMPAIRMENT
First, rule out other causes such as autism
EXTERNAL AUDITORY CANAL BLEEDING SECONDARY TO EAR MANIPULATION Rule out other causes
Antibiotic is given due to damage to EAC mucosa predisposing to infection
SINUSITIS Most common etiologic agents: S. pneumonia, H. influenza, Moraxella catarrhalis, anaerobesSigns and Symptoms
a. nasal obstructionb. mucopurulent nasal dischargec. paranasal paind. headachee. paranasal tendernessf. congested nasal mucosa on rhinoscopyg. absent illumination(frontal / maxillary sinuses)h. fever may be presenti. opacities on x-ray
Classificationa. Acute - < 3 months
b. Chronic - > 3 months, most common cause is untreated acute sinusitis; usually mized flora
TreatmentNasal douche is prepared by mixing 1 tsp rock salt, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1L of boiled tap water made to cool.
ALLERGIC RHINITISSigns and Symptoms
a. rhinorrheab. sneezing (>4x/day, usually in the morning)c. nasal obstructiond. nasal prurituse. congested nasal mucosa on rhinoscopyf. allergic salute (crease near the tip of the nose due to frequent rubbing)g. allergic shiners (skin hyperpigmentation below the lower eyelid)h. triggers may be present; most common allergens are household dust mite, cockroach, grass pollen, moldsi. family history of allergyj. personal history of bronchial asthma or eczema
PNS seriesCo-amoxiclav 625 mg/cap TID or 1g BID X 7 daysIncreased OFINasal douche BID on each nostril, increased OFITCB after 1 week for re-asessment
Co-amoxiclav 625 mg/cap TID or 1g BID X 7 daysIncreased OFITCB after 1 week for re-asessment
SuctionCloxacillin 500 mg/cap 1 cap QID X 7 daysEtoricoxib 120 mg/tab 1 tab OD prn for painTCB after 1 week for re-assessment
PTA-STRefer to Pedia for evaluation and co-managementTCB once with results
THE NOSE
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Treatmenta. Topical steroid relieve the inflammation
1. Fluticasone (Flixotide) Fluticasone nasal spray 2 puffs / nostril BID X 14 days & prn Usually prescribed byENT
2. Budesonide (Budecort) nasal spray 64 mcg/dose [X 120 doses] Initially 2 puffs in each nostril daily.Maintenance: 1 puff in each nostril daily.
b. Oral anti-pruritus1. Cetirizine (Virlix) 10 mg/tab 1tab OD at HS X 14 days & prn
2. Loratidine (Claritin) 10 mg/tab 1tab OD at HS X 14 days & prnc. Decongestant are not of proven benefit and may cause rebound rhinitis (rhinitis medicamentosa) if used for more than 5days
NASAL POLYPOSIS Usually arises from the osteomeatal complex (MIM HUBAd: Middle meatus, Infundibulum, Maxillary sinus ostium, Hiatus
semilunaris, Uncinate process, Bulla ethmoidalis, Agger nasi)Signs and Symptoms
a. Nasal obstruction may cause sinusitis due to obstruction of the drainage of frontal and maxillary sinusesb. Anosmiac. Rhinorrhea (watery to mucoid)d. Smooth, gelatinous, semitransparent to pale white mass on anterior rhinoscopy
Grading0 No polypsI Polyps do not prolapse beyond the middle turbinate & may require endoscopy for visualization
II Polyps extend below the middle turbinate. Visible with nasal speculum.III Polyps touching the nasal floor. May occlude the entire nasal cavity. May be seen through the vestibule without the aid of a
nasal speculumComparison of Nasal Polyp & Turbinates
Nasal Polyps Turbinates
Color skinned grapes Pink to redDecongestant effect (-) (+)
Mobility Mobile FixedSensation (-) (+)
Location Usually at osteomeatal complex Along entire lateral nasal wallConsistency Soft Hard
Treatmenta. Surgery: (PEA) Polypectomy, Ethmoidectomy, Anthrostomy. Done under LA if middle-aged. Done under GA in children &
elderly.b. Steroids given 1 week prior to OR to decrease the swelling & minimize bleeding intraop
1. Prednisone 10mg/kg OD X 1 week prior to OR2. Methylprednisolone 16 mg 2 tab OD every other day for 1 week
c. SAPOD clearance: CBC with PC & DC, BUN/Crea, RBS/FBS, Na, K, Cl, U/A, 12L ECG, CXR
NASAL FOREIGN BODY Usually presents as a unilateral, foul-smelling, purulent nasal discharge, usually in children & handicapped
Removal may be done with theuse of Hartmann forceps, alligator forceps, or a blunt right-angled hook. Done in office setting withthe use of restraints for uncooperative patients, especially children.
INVERTING PAPILLOMA
Most common benign neoplasm in the nose & sinuses
Pre-malignant lesion usually unilateral
10% develops SCCA
Complete excision
PEA/LA c/o minor ORPrednisone 10mg/kg OD X 1 week prior to ORSAPOD clearance: CBC with PC & DC, BUN/Crea, RBS/FBS, Na, K, Cl, U/A, 12L ECG, CXRTCB once with results for OR scheduling
Fluticasone nasal spray 2 puffs / nostril BID X 14 days & prnCetirizine (Virlix) 10 mg/tab 1tab OD at HS X 14 days & prnAvoid exposure to allergenRefer to Allergy Clinic Re: Skin testingTCB after 2 weeks for re-assessment
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Hyperthyroidism HypothyroidismNervousness Fatigue, lethargy
Weight loss Weight gainExcessive sweating Cool, dry, coarse skin; loss of hair
Warm, smooth, moist skin Swelling of the face, hands, legs, non-pitting edemaHeat intolerance Cold intoleranceMuscular weakness, tremor Weakness, muscle cramps, arthralgia, paresthesia
Lid lag, exophthalmos, stare Peri-orbital puffiness
Palpitations, hyperdynamic cardiac pulsations, accentuated S1 Decreased intensity of heart soundsTachycardia Bradycardia
SBP, DBP SBP, DBPFrequent bowel movements Constipation
Toxic SSx: Heat intolerance, palpitations, dysphagia/dyspnea, finger tremors
NODULAR NON-TOXIC GOITER (NTNG)
Present as an asymmetric anterior neck mass (ANM) that moves with deglutition and usually nodular on palpation; no or minimalsymptoms of hypo/hyperthyroidism
DIFFUSE TOXIC GOITER (DTG)
Presents as symmetric ANM which moves with deglutition and smooth on palpation; with symptoms of hyperthyroidism
FT4 is requested and not total T4 because it is the active form. Free T3 is only requested when both FT4 & TSH are normal andthe pt is clinically hyperthyroid. Between the two, TSH is more diagnostic of hyperthyroidism.
NODULAR TOXIC GOITER Not very common; presents as an asymmetric ANM which moves with deglutition and nodular on palpation, but presents with
symptoms of hyperthyroidismTreatmentFNAB is done because of higher rate of occurrence of CA in nodular goiter
DIFFUSE NONTOXIC GOITER Not very common, presents with symmetric ANM which moves with deglutition and smooth on palpation but has no symptoms of
hyperthyroidismTreatmentFNAB is not done due to low incidence of CA in DNTG. Thyroid scan is requested to determine the size and activity of the ANM.
Thyroid scanFT4. TSHTCB once with results
FNABFT4, TSHPTU 50mg/tab 2 tabs TID (Maximum of 600mg/day)Propranolol 10mg/tab 1 tab BID (for tachycardia, palpitations, and anxiety)Refer to ENDO re: NTG
FT4, TSHCBC with PC & DC12L ECGPTU 50mg/tab 2 tabs TID (Maximum of 600mg/day)Propranolol 10mg/tab 1 tab BID (for tachycardia, palpitations, and anxiety)Refer to ENDO re: DTG
FNABFT4, TSHTCB once with results
THE THYROID GLAND
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Most common complications of thyroid surgerya. Hemorrhage if this occurs post-op, remove the sutures immediately to protect the airwayb. Hypocalcemia occurs if all parathyroid glands are inadvertently removed or if ischemia occursc. Recurrent laryngeal nerve transaction Pt would present with hoarseness
BELLS PALSY
Facial nerve paralysis (CN VII) usually following viral infectionGrading of Facial Nerve Involvement1-2 risorius involved; cant smile3-4 cheeks involved5 orbicularis involved; cant close eyes6 frontalis involved; cant wrinkle forehead
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION Most common: Myofascial pain and dysfunction, usually the result of bruxism or jaw clenching, related to stress/ anxiety/
depression/ chronic pain.
Less commonly due to mechanical problem or OA. Or primary internal derangement of joint (has clicking during open/close)leading to disc displacement, due to many causes.
Etiologya. Traumatic (OA, condylar fx, TMJ subluxation, whiplash, capsulitis synovitis)b. Dental (malocclusion, reconstruction, poor fitting prosthesis/ dentures/ orthodontics)c. Iatrogenic (ETT intubation, surgical)d. Systemic (RA, gout, Pagets, psoriasis)e. Infectious (GC, syphilis, TB, actinomycosis, RF, Lyme dz --> cyclic pain q1-3mo lasting 7-14d)f. Congenital (aplasia, hyperplasia, hypoplasia, bifid condyle)g. Others: stress, bruxism, idiopathic, myofascial pain.
3 Cardinal featuresa. orofacial pain Classic: pain in front of tragus with radiation to ear/ lower jaw/ cheek/ temple. Preauricular, temporal, ear that
may radiates to head/face/eye. Pt also may c/o pain in the neck/ shoulder, tinnitus, H-A, insomnia. Pain worse in AM, mayoccur in cyclical episodesb. restricted jaw function - Jaw movement is described as a tightness/ sticking/ catching/locking.c. noise in the joint (crunch-pop-grind).
Physical Examinationa. Clicking TMJb. Check ROM
1. Open & close,
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TONSILOPHARYNGITIS Treated with Roxithromycin 150mg/tab BID X 1 week
CHRONIC HYPERTROPHIC TONSILS
Treated with tonsillectomy if with indications:Absolute indications:
a. Malignancy
b. Obstructive sleep apneac. Dysphagia leading to significant weight loss
Relative indication:Recurrent tonsillitis (>6x/year)
LARYNGITIS
Acute if 4 weeks.
LARYNGOPHARYNGEAL REFLUX Characterized by foreign body sensation in the throat
Treated with Omeprazole 20mg/tab 1 tab OD X 2 weeks
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)
Characterized by retrosternal chest pain
Treated with Omeprazole 20mg/tab 1 tab OD X 2 weeks
Diet modification: No spicy & sour food, eat small-portioned meals
Sleep at 30angle and rest the voice
FOREIGN BODY INGESTION
Pt may feel pain on the anatomic location where the FB was lodged (cricopharynx, notch on esophagus, arch of the aorta, Lbronchus, lower esophageal sphincter)
Diagnostics is through radiographic studies which may be repeated every 12 hours. FB appears slit-like when in the esophaguson lateral x-rays. If FB is in the stomach, refer to Surgery. If it is in the airway but beyond the main bronchi, refer to TCVS. ENTmanages FB in the esophagus and upper airway (trachea & main bronchi)
Barium swallow is done when plain radiographs are non-diagnostics. It is not requested if FB is metallic.
CELLULITIS
ABSCESSES
SOFT TISSUE INFECTIONS
Cloxacillin 500mg/cap 1 cap QID X 7 daysEtoricoxib 120 mg/tab 1 tab OD prn for painTCB after 1 week for re-assessment
NPO nowIVF: D5 0.9 NaCl 1L X 8CXR-APL to include neck and abdomen (in children)CXR-APL to include the neck, plain abdomen (in adults, a separate neck STL may be requested when not possible)
Lonazolac 200mg/tab 1 tab BID X 2 weeksVoice rest
Increased OFIWarm saline gargleTCB after 2 weeks once with results
For tonsillectomy/GASAPOD clearance: CBC with PC & DC, BUN/Crea, RBS/FBS, Na, K, Cl, U/A, 12L ECG, CXRTCB once with results for OR scheduling
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Include dentoalveolar abscess (DAA), tonsillar abscess, parotid abscess, and parapharyngeal abscessTreatment
a. Incision and Drainage. Local analgesic is not used since it is not effective in the presence of an abscess.b. Antibiotics. To cover for G (+) & (-), Pen G is given. To cover for anaerobes, Clindamycin or Metronidazole.
1. For adults:i. Pen G 4 mill ion units IV LD ( ) ANST then 2 million units q6hii. Clindamycin 600mg IV LD ( ) ANST then 300 mg q6h OR
Metronidazole 500mg IV LD ( ) ANST then 250 mg q6h
2. For children:i. PenG 50,000 units/kg IV LD ( )ANST then 25,000 units/kg q6hii. Clindamycin 20 mg/kg IV LD ( ) ANST then 10 mg/kg q6h OR
Metronidazole 15 mg/kg IV LD ( ) ANST then 7.5 mg/kg q6h3. Preparations
i. Pen G is available in 1 million units/amp preparationii. Clindamycin is available in 1,600 mg/amp preparation
4. After IV loading and I&D, the pt may be sent home with the following meds:i. Pen G 250 mg/tab 1 tab QID to complete 7days (40,000 units = 250mg)ii. Clindamycin 300mg/tab 1 tab QID to complete 7 days
LUDWIGS ANGINA
Abscess dissecting the muscle planes of the chin which pushes the floor of the mouth upwards
Palpated as a board-like mass in the floor of the mouth
Usually originates forma DAA
Commonly caused by Borreliaor spirochete which is responsive to Pen G / Metronidazole / Clindamycin
REACTIVE LYMPHADENOPATHY
Usually has a focus of infection
Commonly due to dental carries, hair lice, skin infection in the head and neck
Should rule out TB adenitis
TB ADENITIS
May or may not present with chronic cough (>2 weeks), weight loss, failure to gain weight, anorexia
Should rule out reactive LAD
PAROTIDITS
FNABCXR AP-LSputum AFB X 3TCB once with results
FNABCo-amoxiclav 625 mg/tab TID or 1 g/tab BID X 7 days
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S/P I & DPen G 4 million units IV LD ( ) ANST then 2 million units q6hClindamycin 600mg IV LD ( ) ANST then 300 mg q6h OREtoricoxib 120mg/tab 1 tab OD prn for painMGH
AdvisedTCB after 1 week for re-assessment
S/P I & DPen G 4 million units IV LD ( ) ANST then 2 million units q6hClindamycin 600mg IV LD ( ) ANST then 300 mg q6h OREtoricoxib 120mg/tab 1 tab OD prn for pain
MGHAdvised
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If viral (mumps), treatment is supportive with Etoricoxib 120 mg/tab 1 tab OD prin for pain, bed rest, increased OFI, andavoidance of close contact with household members
If bacterial, treat with Co-amoxiclav 625 mg/tab TID or 1 g/tab BID X 7 days
NASAL BONE FRACTURE
Common due to its midline location on the face Most common mechanism of injury is mauling, followed by vehicular accidents
Usually associated with a history of impact to the midfacial area
Said to be neglected if fracture >14 days post-injury
Signs and Symptomsa. crepitationb. step-down deformityc. nasal speculum deviationd. shortening of the nosee. increased mobility of the nosef. anosmiag. epistaxish. CSF rhinorrhea
Treatmenta. Imaging Radiographic studies cannot distinguish between recent and old fractures. Therefore, these are not useful for
medico-legal cases, with a high rate of false negatives and false positives.1. Waters view information regarding lateral displacement2. Nose STL demonstrates fracture in the anterior nasal bone
b. Packing control bleeding using antibiotic impregnated nasal pack for 2-5 days. Antibiotics are given as prophylaxisbecause nasal bone fractures are usually associated with lacerations of the nasal mucosa or skin.
c. Antibiotics Penicillin (Cloxacillin) and first generation cephalosporin (Cefalexin Cefalexin 500mg cap or 125mg/5mLsuspension) are usually given as prophylactic antibiotics.
d. Pain Medicationse. Closed reduction is done when swelling has subsided to allow for better assessment of the deformity. In children, swelling
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MANDIBULAR FRACTURETypes of muscles acting on Fracture Segments
a. Posterior group upward, forward movement; stronger group. Masseter, lateral & medial pterygoids, & temporalisb. Anterior group down, backward movement. Geniohyoid, digastric, mylohyoid, genioglossus
Types of mandibular fracturea. Favorable muscle forces tend to keep fragments togetherb. Unfavorable muscle forces tend to pull fragments apart
Imaging studies
a. Panorex view single best radiographb. AP- oblique, modified Townes
ZYGOMATIC FRACTURETypes
a. simple fracture of the archb. trimolar or tripod fracture involves all 3 suture linesc. quadripod fracture maxillary-zygomatic buttress considered
Imaging: Waters, axial or submentovertical views.
CLEFT LIP
May be unilateral or bilateralClassification
a. Complete cleft reaches the vestibule
b. Incomplete does not reach the vestibuleRule of Ten: Pt should be at least 10 lbs, 10 weeks, and has 10 mg/dL Hgb
CLEFT PALATE
Reconstruction is performed before 2 years of age to aid in normal speech development. Early attention to nutrition is importantbecause sucking is impaired.
Thallwitz classification: L_A_H_S_H_A_L_Divide the key areas of the face (Lip, Alveolus, Hard palate & Soft palate) into thirds. LAH right, HAL - left
LEVELS OF LYMPH NODESIA submental
IB submandibularII, III, IV along SCMV posterior triangleVI pre-trachealVII - paratracheal
NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA
Presents with epistaxis, nasal obstrucstion, anosmia, constitutional SSx of malignancy
On rhinoscopy, (+) for fungating mass in the nasopharynx
StagingPrimary tumor stageT1 Tumor confined to nasopharynxT2 Tumor extends to soft tissues of oropharynx or nasal fossa
T2a Without parapharyngeal extensionT2b With parapharyngeal extension
T3 Tumor invades bony structures or paranasal sinusesT4 Tumor with intracranial extension or involvement of cranial nerves, infratemporal fossa, hypopharynx, or orbitStage groupings
Punch Biopsy /LA
SAPOD Clearance: CBC with DC & PC, BUN, Crea, RBS/FBS, Na, K, Cl, U/A, 12L ECG, CXRTCB once with results
HEAD & NECK TUMORS
CLEFT LIP AND PALATE
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Supraglottis Glottic SubglotticTis Carcinoma-in-situ Carcinoma-in-situ
T1 Tumor confined to site of origin with normalmobility
Tumor confined to vocal cord(s) withnormal vocal cord mobilityT1a limited to one vocal cordT1b with involvement of anteriorcommisure
Tumor confined to subglotticarea
T2 Tumor involves adjacent supraglottic sites or
glottis without fixation
Supraglottic or subglottic extensionof
tumor with normal or impaired mobility
Tumor extension to vocal cords
with normal or impaired cordmobility
T3 Tumor limited to larynx with fixation or extensionto involve postcricoid area, medial wall ofpyriform sinus or pre-epiglottic space
Tumor confined to larynx with cordfixation
Tumor confined to larynx withcord fixation
T4 Massive tumor extending beyond the larynx tooropharynx, skin or soft tissues of neck, ordestruction of thyroid cartilage
Massive tumor with thyroid cartilagedestruction or extension beyondconfines of larynx or both
Massive tumor with cartilagedestruction or extension beyondconfines of larynx
Nodal InvolvementNx minimum requirements to assess the regional nodes cannot be metNO no clinically positive nodesN1 clinically positive homolateral nodesN2 contralateral or bilateral nodes not fixedN3 fixed nodes
Distant MetastasisMx minimum requirements for assessment of distant metastasis cannot be metMO no distant metastasisM1 distant metastasis present
StagingI T1 NO MOII T2 NO MOIII T3 NO MO; T1, T2, T3 N1 MOIV T4 NO MO; T4 NO MO; Any T N2, N3 MO; Any N M1Indications for Emergency Tracheostomy
a. Foreign body occluding the airwayb. Retropharyngeal abscessc. Tetanusd. Severe myasthenia gravise. Laryngeal CA with Obstruction
THYROID CARCINOMA
PAPILLARY CANCER Most common, affect younger patients.
Psammoma bodies are usually present in histologic sections.
Distant metastases to lungs, bone, skin, and other organs occur late.
Papillary = Popular = Psammoma = Palpable lymph nodes = Positve131I uptake = Positive prognosis = Post-op 131I scan to
diagnose/treat metastasesStagingPrimary tumor (T)
TX: Primary tumor cannot be assessed.T0: No evidence of primary tumor is found.T1: Tumor size is 2 cm or less in greatest dimension and is limited to the thyroid.T2: Tumor size is greater than 2 cm but less than 4 cm, and tumor is limited to the thyroid.T3: Tumor size is greater than 4 cm, and tumor is limited to the thyroid or any tumor with minimal extrathyroidal extension(extension to sternothyroid muscle of perithyroid soft tissues).T4a: Tumor extends beyond the thyroid capsule and invades any of the following: subcutaneous soft tissues, larynx, trachea,esophagus, or recurrent laryngeal nerve.T4b: Tumor invades prevertebral fascia, mediastinal vessels, or encases the carotid artery.
Regional lymph nodes (N)NX: Regional nodes cannot be assessed.N0: No regional node metastasis is found.N1a: Metastasis is found in level VI (pretracheal and paratracheal, including prelaryngeal and Delphian) lymph nodes.N1b: Metastasis is found in unilateral, bilateral, or contralateral cervical or upper/superior mediastinal lymph nodes.
Distant metastasis (M)MX: Distant metastasis cannot be assessed.M0: No distant metastasis is found.M1: Distant metastasis is present.
Stages
Stage Younger Than 45 Years Age 45 Years and Older
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I Any T, Any N, M0 T1, N0, M0II Any T, Any N, M1 T2, N0, M0
III T3, N0, M0, T1, T2, T3, N1a, M0IVa T1, T2, T3, N1b, M0, T4a, N0, N1, M0IVb T4b, any N, M0
IVc Any T, any N, M1
FOLLICULAR CANCER
Peak incidence at 40 years of age. They tend to invade blood vessels and to metastasize hematogenously to visceral sites, particularly bone. Lymph node
metastases are relatively rare, especially compared with papillary cancers.
Hrthle cell cancer is a variant of follicular carcinoma and has a relatively aggressive metastatic course.
Follicular = Far-away metastasis = Female (3:1) = FNAB NOT (diagnosed by tissue structure) = Favorable prognosisStagingStage Younger Than 45 Years Age 45 Years and Older
IAny T, any N, M0 (Cancer is in the thyroidonly)
T1, N0, M0 (Cancer is in the thyroid only and may be found in one or bothlobes)
IIAny T, any N, M1 (Cancer has spread todistant organs)
T2, N0, M0 and T3, N0, M0 (Cancer is in the thyroid only and is larger than1.5 cm)
IIIT4, N0, M0 and any T, N1, M0 (Cancer has spread outside the thyroid butnot outside of the neck)
IV Any T, any N, M1 (Cancer has spread to other parts of the body)
MEDULLARY THYROID CANCER
Secrete calcitonin. ACTH, histaminase, and an unidentified substance that produces diarrhea may also be secreted by thesetumors. Large amounts of amyloid are evident by histologic examination.
Metastases are mostly found in the neck and mediastinal lymph nodes and may calcify. Widespread visceral metastases occurlate.
Medullary = MEN II = aMyloid = Median lymph node dissection = Modified neck dissection if lateral nodes are positiveStagingI Cancer is less than 1 centimeter (about 1/2 inch) in size.II Cancer is between 1 and 4 centimeters (about 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches) in size.III Cancer has spread to the lymph nodes.IV Cancer has spread to other parts of the body.
ANAPLASTIC GIANT AND SPINDLE CELL CANCER
Occur most often in patients older than 60 years of age. Anaplastic thyroid cancers are aggressive cancers, which rapidly invadesurrounding local tissues and metastasize to distant organs.
There is no number staging system used for anaplastic cancer.
Other tumors found in the thyroid include Hodgkin lymphomas, a variety of soft tissue sarcomas, and metastatic cancers of lung,colon, and other primary sites. Small cell cancers of the thyroid are rare, are histologically similar to lymphoma, and spread to bothlymph nodes and distant sites.
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