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| | Med-Lib - Medical Online Library - English Articles - Oxford Textbook of Surgery - Oral and oropharyngeal cancer |
 | | Although radiation therapy has been used for small lesions, surgery is the mainstay of treatment. | | | Patients with early lesions treated surgically who have no clinical nodal disease require radiation treatment to the neck because of the significant incidence of occult cervical metastasis. | | | Surgical therapy of oral and oropharyngeal carcinomas requires radical or modified neck dissection for the treatment of clinically apparent or proved metastatic lymphadenopathy. |
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http://med-lib.ru/english/oxford/oral_cancer.shtml
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| | Branchiogenic carcinomas |
| | Cystic metastatic lesions, therefore, should be recognized by clinicians and surgical pathologists as a distinctive clinical variant of oropharyngeal carcinoma. | | | This premise is borne out by the fact that patients with cystic metastatic lesions tend to have a much better prognosis and response to treatment when compared with a similar group of patients with solid metastasis. | | | theorized that malignant lesions of the lateral aspect of the neck arise from remnants of the branchial clefts. |
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http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/L_Lindsey/4310002.htm
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| | eMedicine - Oral Brush Biopsy With Computer-Assisted Analysis : Article by James J Sciubba, DMD, PhD |
| | Such lesions are in a dynamic state, changing appearance in a relatively rapid time frame (Bouquot, 1994); therefore, clinicians are not always able to accurately characterize or predict the behavior of such alterations based on the clinical characteristics alone. | | | This was emphasized in a multicenter study where nearly 5% of clinically benign-appearing mucosal lesions were sampled by this technique and later confirmed by typical scalpel biopsy to represent dysplastic epithelial changes or invasive cancer (Sciubba, 1999). | | | During a routine postradiation therapy examination, a focal red granular surface lesion was detected. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic701.htm
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| | Best Practice Medicine-Professional Reference - Dysphagia |
| | Tardive dyskinesia is an extrapyramidal syndrome characterized by choreoathetoid movements, tonic and clonic posturing, and involuntary buccolaryngeal movements; it is a consequence of long-term phenothiazine or metoclopromide use [16]. | | | Patients with cortical strokes, in which the resultant lingual or pharyngeal paresis is often unilateral, tend to compensate by turning their head toward the paretic side to exclude the weakened musculature from the bolus path [3]. | | | Unfortunately, quantification of the pharyngeal contraction or detection of incomplete upper esophageal sphincter relaxation cannot be assessed with this radiographic technique. |
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http://merck.micromedex.com/index.asp?page=bpm_report&article_id=BPM01GA05§ion=report&ss=2
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| | Chapter 3 |
| | The best information on the relative importance of cell-mediated and humoral immune responses to orthopoxvirus infections in humans comes from studies of human subjects in immune-deficient states who are subsequently vaccinated with vaccinia virus. | | | After variolation of the skin, a primary lesion develops at the inoculation site on about the third day, and satellite pustules are common. | | | Smallpox pathogenesis is a poorly understood series of events in which the virus first disseminates locally, then through the lymphatic system, and finally to the skin without affecting vital organs. |
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http://www.nap.edu/html/variola_virus/ch3.html
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| | eMedicine - Radiation Therapy, Management of Neck Metastases : Article by William M Mendenhall, MD |
| | If the primary lesion is to be treated surgically, the patient's neck is also treated with preoperative radiation therapy to the primary lesion and neck, followed by resection. | | | If the primary lesion is to be treated with radiation therapy, the patient's neck is treated with radiation therapy. | | | Included is the use of postradiotherapy neck dissection in patients treated with radiation therapy alone or with radiation therapy combined with adjuvant chemotherapy to the primary lesion. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic712.htm
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| | eMedicine - Parapharyngeal Space Tumors : Article by Christine G Gourin, MD |
| | This is not the approach of choice for most lesions of the PPS. | | | The transoral approach may be combined with an external approach to mobilize lesions with a significant oropharyngeal component. | | | Poststyloid lesions displace the parapharyngeal fat pad anteriorly and laterally, between the mass and the pterygoid muscles. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic302.htm
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| | Clinical Geriatrics |
| | The diagnosis, assessment, and management of oropharyngeal dysphagia are based on a detailed history and physical examination, with the neurologic and musculoskeletal portions of particular importance. | | | Physical examination involves a thorough examination of the oropharynx that assesses the motor and sensory systems, particularly oropharyngeal sensation, muscle function, and airway protection that occurs during swallowing. | | | EAS provides specific information on the anatomy of the pharynx and larynx, assessment of laryngeal sensitivity, oropharyngeal secretion management, and assessment of the pharyngeal phase of swallowing. |
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http://www.cathlabdigest.com/cg/displayArticle.cfm?articleID=cgac559
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| | Oropharyngeal Cancer |
| | Lesions of the tonsillar fossa may be either exophytic or ulcerative and have a pattern of extension similar to those of the anterior tonsillar pillar. | | | The clinical anatomic staging of oropharyngeal cancers involves both clinical assessment and imaging techniques. | | | Surgery or radiation therapy are equally successful in controlling this stage of oropharyngeal cancer. |
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http://www.meb.uni-bonn.de/cancer.gov/CDR0000062924.html
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| | Case Definitions for Infectious Conditions Under Public Health Surveillance |
| | A condition characterized by visible, painful genital or anal lesions | | | A clinically compatible case would have one or more painless or minimally painful granulomatous lesions in the anogenital area. | | | Demonstration of acid-fast bacilli in skin or dermal nerve, obtained from the full-thickness skin biopsy of a lepromatous lesion |
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http://wonder.cdc.gov/wonder/prevguid/m0047449/m0047449.asp
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| | Surgery Goals and Objectives |
| | Principles of benign and malignant skin lesions, melanoma, principles of plastic surgery. | | | Discuss the three major treatment modalities for malignancies of the oropharyngeal region (surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy). | | | Describe the various forms of traumatic lesions (subdural, epidural, subaradnoid, DAI) their clinical and radiologic presentation and management. |
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http://www.med.wayne.edu/surgery/education/students/yr-3/yriii.htm
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| | ACS :: What is oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer? |
| | Most of the time, leukoplakia is the result of a benign condition that is very unlikely to develop into cancer. | | | Treatment with drugs related to vitamin A (retinoids) applied to the lesions might help eliminate some areas of dysplasia or prevent others from forming. | | | About 25% of leukoplakias, however, are either cancerous when first found or involve precancerous changes that progress to cancer within 10 years if not properly treated. |
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http://www.cancer.org/docroot/cri/content/cri_2_4_1x_what_is_oral_cavity_and_oropharyngeal_cancer_60.asp?sitearea=cri
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| | Esophageal infections and other human immunodeficiency virus-associated esophageal disorders |
| | Brushings of esophageal lesions for cytologic analysis play a useful diagnostic role when HSV esophagitis is suspected, although the true sensitivity is unknown. | | | These studies assist in determining the clonality and specific subtype of the tumor, which may influence the choice of chemotherapeutic regimen. | | | Clinical, endoscopic, immunologic, and therapeutic aspects of oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis in HIV-infected patients: a survey of 114 cases. |
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| | AVJ: Vol 80 No.12, December 2002 |
| | The surgical management of a chronic inflammatory oropharyngeal lesion utilising magnetic resonance imaging for accurate localisation in a dog |
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| | Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery |
| | If one or more lesions are identified at any time during the examination process, the patient will be asked to return approximately 2 weeks later for a second examination and then biopsy. | | | 4) EndoCDx: Detection of precancerous and cancerous lesions of the oropharynx with OpCDx computer-assisted analysis of brush biopsy specimens: a multicenter prospective clinical trial | | | This open label study tests the utility of OpCDx in uncovering precancerous and cancerous oropharyngeal lesions that are clinically judged harmless. |
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http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/OTOLARYNGOLOGY/hntrials.html
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| | Anthrax |
| | Effective therapy will reduce edema and systemic symptoms but will not change the evolution of the skin lesion itself. | | | The diagnosis of oropharyngeal anthrax can be made from the clinical and physical findings in a patient with the appropriate epidemiological history. | | | Additional antibiotics shown to be active in vitro include ciprofloxacin, gentamicin, cefazolin, cephalothin, vancomycin, clindamycin, and imipenem.(9-11) These drugs should be effective in vivo, but there is no reported clinical experience. |
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| | Emerging Infectious Diseases: Anthrax of the gastrointestinal tract. (Perspec... @ HighBeam Research |
| | In severe cases, the tonsillar lesions extended to involve the anterior and posterior pillars of fauces, as well as the soft palate and uvula. | | | The oropharyngeal variant, in particular, is unfamiliar to most physicians. | | | These lesions may lead to hemorrhage (6,16), obstruction (10,17,18), perforation (17,18), or any combination of these. |
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http://www.highbeam.com/library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:90304121&refid=ip_encyclopedia_hf
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| | National Cancer Institute - Clinical Trials (PDQ®) |
| | A responsible investigator associated with this clinical trial should be consulted before using this protocol. | | | Measurable lesion that is clinically characterized by leukoplakia, erythroplakia, or erythroleukoplakia | | | Determine the safety and tolerability of this drug in these patients. |
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http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/UMN-0109M07254
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| | Postgraduate Medicine: Esophageal Diseases Symposium: When it's hard to swallow |
| | In addition, therapeutic dilatation of a stricture and removal of foreign bodies can be accomplished as part of the evaluation procedure. | | | Sudden onset of symptoms may result from a stroke (oropharyngeal dysphagia) or food impaction (esophageal dysphagia). | | | Dysphagia may be a manifestation of a systemic disorder. |
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http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/1999/06_99/mujica.htm
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| | Oral Cancer |
| | Where there is any cystic lesion of the soft tissue or bone. | | | As the clinician conducts a thorough patient history, and extraoral and intraoral examinations of a patient, some the clinical appearances of oral cancer may be observed. | | | Tobacco and alcohol have long been identified as major risk factors for oropharyngeal cancer and they may account for approximately three-quarters of all oropharyngeal cancers. |
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http://www.arabmedmag.com/issue-15-09-2004/orl/main03.htm
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| | village voice > music > Lesion's 666 by George Smith |
| | He talks electrically and mostly unintelligibly through an anodized box meant to convey the vocalizations cancer patients make after they've suffered radical oropharyngeal surgery. | | | Lesion own this field, perhaps started by Alex Harvey or anyone who enjoys being the stagy German host in order to make polite middle-class stupid people tense. | | | There's Hertz getting a massage to the strains of "You Only Live Twice," Piss smoking what's supposed to be Napoleon's pickled dick after it's been appraised on Antiques Roadshow, and Pod on a make-believe Fox-channel dating game. |
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http://www.villagevoice.com/issues/0444/smith.php
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| | Angiocentric T-cell lymphoma of the tonsil: a case report. |
| | This patient had oropharyngeal pain, a non-healing superficially ulcerated right tonsil, and no obvious tumor mass. | | | We present these subtle histopathologic features to alert otolaryngologists who may encounter these cases, especially in AIDS patients who present extensive diagnostic possibilities. | | | The distinctive features in this case include the relationship of ACTL to the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), which is usually related to B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders, the unique non-midline location of the lesion, and the relationship of ACTL to AIDS. |
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http://www.aegis.com/aidsline/1997/mar/M9731027.html
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| | ACP-ASIM Bioterrorism Resource Center - Quick Facts about Anthrax |
| | Cutaneous anthrax with signs of systemic involvement, extensive edema, or lesion on the head or neck requires IV therapy and a multi-drug approach is recommended | | | Interim Inhalational, Gastrointestinal, and Oropharyngeal Anthrax Treatment Protocol | | | Patients should be followed closely after completion of post-exposure antibiotic prophylaxis course because there is little experience with this treatment program. |
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| | AIDPG JANUARY 2004 PAPER Questions discussion from recent exams Forums : RxBDS |
| | Which is a degeneratin disorder characterized by atrophic changes of the deeper structures (e.g.fat, muscle, cartilage and bone) involving one side of the face: | | | The syndrome of geographic tongue should be treated by: | | | Ram Kumar, a 70 year old male who has been chewing tobacco for the past 50 years presents with a six months history of a large, fungating,\ soft papaillary lesions in the oral cavity.The lision has penetrated into the mandible. |
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http://www.rxbds.com/postt251.html
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| | Is detection of oral and oropharyngeal squamous cancer by a dental health care provider associated with a lower stage ... |
| | Lesions detected during a non—symptom-driven examination were of a statistically significant lower average clinical and pathologic stage (1.7 and 1.6, respectively) than lesions detected during a symptom-directed examination (2.6 and 2.5, respectively). | | | Finally, patients who initially saw a regional specialist (dentist, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, or otolaryngologist) with symptoms related to their lesion were more likely to have appropriate treatment initiated than those who initially sought care from their primary care provider. | | | Patients and Methods: Data were gathered on 51 patients with newly diagnosed oral or oropharyngeal SCC through patient interview and chart audit. |
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| | Medical Tests - Oropharynx lesion biopsy - Detroit, Michigan |
| | An oropharynx lesion biopsy is a diagnostic procedure in which tissue from an abnormal growth or lesion (such as a mouth sore) is removed for analysis. | | | After the anesthetic wears off, the area may be tender or sore for a few days. | | | This test is performed to determine the specific cause of a lesion in the mouth. |
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| | Ratanakiri Telemedicine |
| | Neck: no JVD, no goiter seen, no lymphnode palpable | | | HEENT: no oropharyngeal lesion, no pale on conjunctiva, no jaundice. | | | HEENT: no oropharyngeal lesion, no thrust, but mild pale on conjunctiva. |
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| | oral cancer: Information From Answers.com |
| | Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease: | | | Speech difficulties, chewing problems, or swallowing difficulties may develop, particularly if the cancer is on the tongue. | | | An examination of the mouth by the health care provider or dentist shows a visible and/or palpable (can be felt) lesion of the lip, tongue, or other mouth area. |
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| | Oropharyngeal lesion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Causes of oropharyngeal lesians include oral cancer, ulcers, and infections such as Ebola. | | | An oropharyngeal lesion is a wound or sore spot on the oropharynx, or back of the mouth. | | | This page was last modified 05:46, 1 June 2005. |
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| | CD8+ T Cells May Combat Oral Candidiasis, but Activity Lessened in HIV Patients |
| | Dysfunction of CD8+ T cells may be associated with inadequate defense against oropharyngeal candidiasis in patients with HIV, researchers report in the February issue of Infection and Immunity. | | | However, to investigate further, they conducted a comprehensive survey of oral T lymphocyte profiles in patients with oropharyngeal candidiasis and HIV as well as from those without one or both conditions. | | | The finding comes from an evaluation of T cells in oral candidiasis lesion of HIV-positive patients. |
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| | NGC - NGC Summary |
| | Biopsy on any suspicious lesion is absolutely necessary prior to therapy initiation to confirm the diagnosis and determine the extent of disease | | | Direct examination under general anesthesia is the primary method for larynx evaluation to visually determine the extent of tumor and to obtain biopsies especially if submucosal lesions are present | | | X-rays, including CXR, are used to discover and evaluate lesion extent in head and neck tumors invading the larynx and oropharyngeal cancers |
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| | cancer oral stage |
| | If you find the oral lesion before it metastasizes, the cancer can be cured." Cure is directly related to the stage of the lesion at the time it is diagnosed: Stage... | | | Use of OralCDx in this patient with known oral lichen planus who presented with a new lesion resulted in the detection of an early-stage, curable oral cancer. | | | It is often noticed only at a later stage, when treatment... |
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| | Clinical Trial: A Study of Treatments for Fungal Infections of the Mouth and Throat in HIV-Infected Patients Who Have ... |
| | Met criteria for clinical response on protocol FDA 236B with no residual visible lesion of oropharyngeal candidiasis upon completion of that study OR had initial response on protocol FDA 236B with subsequent relapse and retreatment with itraconazole solution or other therapies. | | | To provide maintenance treatment with itraconazole solution for patients who were clinical responders in the ITR-USA-94 protocol, even if they subsequently relapsed. | | | Official Title: An Open-Label Extension Study of Maintenance Therapy in HIV-Positive Subjects with Fluconazole-Refractory Oropharyngeal Candidiasis Who Have Responded to Itraconazole Oral Solution |
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| | Ratanakiri Telemedicine |
| | HEENT: no oropharyngeal lesion, no pale on conjunctiva. | | | HEENT: no oropharyngeal lesion, no pale no conjunctiva | | | HEENT: no oropharyngeal lesion, (+) normal pink color on conjunctiva. |
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http://www.camnet.com.kh/cambodiaschools/villageleap/telemedicine/Feb-05.htm
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| | SAGES Primary Care Physician Information: Laparoscopic Gastrostomy |
| | Specific situations in which this is likely to occur include: | | | A lesion in the esophagus when the stomach is not to be used for reconstruction. | | | Concern that the colon or omentum are overlying the stomach, precluding adequate access via a percutaneous blind approach. |
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http://www.sages.org/primarycare/gastrostomy.html
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| | Energy Citations Database (ECD) - Energy and Energy-Related Bibliographic Citations |
| | Availability information may be found in the Availability, Publisher, Research Organization, Resource Relation and/or Author (affiliation information) fields and/or via the "Full-text Availability" link. | | | Salvage irradiation of oropharyngeal cancers using iridium 192 wire implants: 5-year results of 70 cases | | | For a journal article, please see the Resource Relation field. |
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