Abstract
2/2015
vol. 14
Squamous cell carcinoma of the uvula – case report
Online publish date: 2015/12/23
Cancers of the uvula and soft palate are included in the group of oropharyngeal cancers, with incidence ranging from 5% to 12% of all oropharyngeal carcinomas. They are more commonly found in men in the sixth and seventh decade of life. There is a strong and synergistic association with tobacco smoking and alcohol abuse. Due to location of the uvula in the midline of the soft palate, there is a higher incidence of bilateral and contralateral lymph node metastasis. Surgical removal is the treatment of choice.
Keywords
uvular cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, transoral robotic surgery
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