The contralateral tonsil should routinely be removed in cases of suspected or known unilateral HPV+ TSCC.
Letter: Association Between Incretin Mimetics and Medullary Thyroid Cancer
Otolaryngologist patients with medullary thyroid cancer should not be taking GLP-1 medications at this time due to the risk.
Is Core Needle Biopsy Effective for Assessment of Head and Neck Lesions?
Ultrasound guided core needle biopby is a minimally invasive and accurate diagnostic option for the assessment of head and neck lesions, including lymphoma.
Perioperative Gabapentin May Reduce Postsurgical Pain in HN Mucosal Surgery
Perioperative gabapentin given 300 mg twice daily did not result in reduced narcotic use, but results were compatible with clinically meaningful reductions in pain scores.
Is it Safe to Kiss in Era of HPV Head and Neck Cancer ‘Epidemic’?
Patients in both the general (noncancer) and HPV-OPC populations may enquire whether they should avoid open-mouth kissing to prevent either acquiring or transmitting oral HPV infection.
Older Age Associated with Voice, Swallowing Changes After Thyroidectomy
Older age is independently associated with the development of voice or swallowing changes after thyroidectomy.
Does the Use of Steroids Perioperatively in Parotid Surgery Affect Facial Nerve Outcomes?
Facial nerve paralysis (FNP) is a potential complication following parotid surgery.
PET/CT Alone Should Not Be Used to Exclude Tonsillar Cancer
This particular study showed that an SUVmax ratio between tonsils >1.6 (62% sensitive, 100% specific) is highly suspicious and warrants biopsy.
Study: Surgery, Radiation Therapy Equally Effective in Treating OPSCC
A new study from researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas found no major long-term differences in the effectiveness of radiation therapy versus surgery in treating oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC). Given these results, investigators suggest quality-of-life factors should help inform a treatment decision. The findings compared the effectiveness of definitive […]
Survivors of Head and Neck Cancers Experience Long-Lasting Cognitive Deficits
Survivors of head and neck cancers are at risk for delayed neurocognitive deficits for at least two years following radiotherapy or chemotherapy
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