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Radiotherapy for head and neck neoplasms

Current Opinion in Oncology, 1993
This review presents several relatively new areas of interest in radiotherapy for head and neck neoplasms. In the clinical arena, improving radiotherapy outcome by altering radiation schedules has undergone rigorous testing in patients with squamous cell carcinomas.
William A. Brock, K. Kian Ang
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Malignant neoplasms of the head and neck

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, 2006
Head and neck masses represent a common clinical entity in children. In general, these masses are classified as developmental, inflammatory, or neoplastic. Having a working knowledge of lesions within this region and conducting a thorough history and physical examination generally enables the clinician to facilitate an appropriate workup and establish ...
Paxton V. Dickson, Andrew M. Davidoff
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Pregnancy and Malignant Neoplasms of the Head and Neck

Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, 1998
This paper, based on a literature review, deals with the occasional development of a head and neck neoplasm in the pregnant woman. This rare event makes for some challenging problems in patient management, insofar as the otolaryngologist is actually responsible for taking care of 2 patients — the mother and her unborn child.
Devaney SL, Devaney KO, Ferlito A, Carbone A, Rinaldo A, Maio M, Friedmann I   +6 more
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Hydroxyurca in the treatment of neoplasms of the head and neck

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1973
Summary We have presented the survival rates of patients with cancer of the head and neck treated with radiation therapy, surgery, and Hydroxyurea. The survival of patients receiving Hydroxyurea was significantly higher, suggesting that the chemical may possess a cytotoxic or radiosensitizing effect useful as an adjunct to radiation therapy and ...
R G Chambers, Jr. Richards
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Unusual Neoplasms of the Head and Neck [PDF]

, 2010
Chloromas (also called granulocytic sarcomas or myeloid sarcomas) are solid extramedullary tumors consisting of early myeloid precursors associated with AML. The name derives from the green color of affected tissues. They are more frequent with AML M4 and M5 subtypes, and are associated with t(8;21). They may herald AML relapse after remission.
Sue S. Yom, Eric K. Hansen, Sunanda Pejavar   +2 more
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Neoplasms of the head and neck

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, 1948
Abstract Most early cancers of the head and neck are not difficult to diagnose, especially those of the skin, lips, and oral cavity. They are usually accessible to examination, and even some of the more obscure may be detected by palpation. In this respect, the dentist is in an enviable position to detect and recognize early neoplasms.
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Uncommon Cutaneous Neoplasms of the Head and Neck

Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, 2012
This article concentrates on the less-common cutaneous malignancies such as merkel cell, atypical fibroxanthoma, malignant fibrous histiocytoma, dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, microcystic adnexal carcinoma, and sebaceous carcinoma. The clinical and histopathologic descriptions of each, most current and emerging etiologies, diagnosis, staging ...
Uttam K. Sinha, David R. Reinstadler
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Neoplasms of the Head and Neck [PDF]

, 2013
Neoplasms of the head and neck in children are different from those of adult population in frequency and pathology. The most benign tumor in children is infantile hemangioma. Other common benign tumors and tumor-like lesions include teratoma, nasopharyngeal angiofibroma, Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), and soft tissue tumors (fibromatosis colli ...
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Neurogenic Neoplasms in the Head and Neck Region

Auris Nasus Larynx, 1988
Thirteen cases of neurogenic tumor in the head and neck region experienced during the past fifteen years were reported. Six of them were neurilemmomas, three neurofibromas associated with von Recklinghausen's disease, two ganglioneuromas and two paragangliomas (chemodectomas).
Shigeru Hanazawa, Kazuo Ishikawa, Kiyoshi Togawa   +2 more
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