Is there a role for flexible oesophagogastroscopy in upper aerodigestive tract squamous cell carcinoma?

2009 ◽  
Vol 124 (4) ◽  
pp. 417-419 ◽  
Author(s):  
T J Beech ◽  
M I Trotter ◽  
A L McDermott ◽  
W Mandal ◽  
A J Batch
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Patient Group ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Aerodigestive Tract ◽  
Upper Aerodigestive Tract ◽  
Diagnostic Investigation

AbstractIntroduction:There is growing evidence to suggest that reflux (both laryngopharyngeal and gastroesophageal) has a role in the development of upper aerodigestive tract squamous cell carcinoma. This study discusses the role of identifying reflux in this patient group, and its prevalence.Methods:Prospective review of patients with head and neck cancer undergoing flexible oesophagogastroscopy as part of their diagnostic investigation.Results:Forty-five consecutive patients were identified. All patients were found to have evidence of oesophagitis, with 28 having oesophageal erosions and two Barrett's oesophagitis.Conclusion:Flexible oesophagogastroscopy is a useful test in patients with upper aerodigestive tract squamous cell carcinoma.

Follow-up strategies in head and neck cancer other than upper aerodigestive tract squamous cell carcinoma

2012 ◽  
Vol 270 (7) ◽  
pp. 1981-1989 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antoine Digonnet ◽  
Marc Hamoir ◽  
Guy Andry ◽  
Vincent Vander Poorten ◽  
Missak Haigentz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Aerodigestive Tract ◽  
Upper Aerodigestive Tract

Abstract 2367: Role of miR-34a-MET axis in head and neck cancer squamous cell carcinoma

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xun Wu ◽  
Yi-Shing Lisa Cheng ◽  
Methew Matthen ◽  
Angela Yoon ◽  
Gary Schwartz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Squamous Cell

scholarly journals Multifactorial Contribution of Notch Signaling in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 1520 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Porcheri ◽  
Christian Thomas Meisel ◽  
Thimios Mitsiadis
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Tumor Development ◽  
Notch Pathway ◽  
Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Upper Aerodigestive Tract

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) defines a group of solid tumors originating from the mucosa of the upper aerodigestive tract, pharynx, larynx, mouth, and nasal cavity. It has a metastatic evolution and poor prognosis and is the sixth most common cancer in the world, with 600,000 new cases reported every year. HNSCC heterogeneity and complexity is reflected in a multistep progression, involving crosstalk between several molecular pathways. The Notch pathway is associated with major events supporting cancerogenic evolution: cell proliferation, self-renewal, angiogenesis, and preservation of a pro-oncogenic microenvironment. Additionally, Notch is pivotal in tumor development and plays a dual role acting as both oncogene and tumor suppressor. In this review, we summarize the role of the Notch pathway in HNSCC, with a special focus on its compelling role in major events of tumor initiation and growth.

scholarly journals Tumor microenvironment and immune evasion in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Areeg Elmusrati ◽  
Justin Wang ◽  
Cun-Yu Wang
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Tumor Microenvironment ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Advanced Therapies

AbstractHead and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), an aggressive malignancy, is characterized by high morbidity and low survival rates with limited therapeutic options outside of regional surgery, conventional cytotoxic chemotherapy, and irradiation. Increasing studies have supported the synergistic role of the tumor microenvironment (TME) in cancer advancement. The immune system, in particular, plays a key role in surveillance against the initiation, development, and progression of HNSCC. The understanding of how neoplastic cells evolve and evade the immune system whether through self-immunogenicity manipulation, or expression of immunosuppressive mediators, provides the foundation for the development of advanced therapies. Furthermore, the crosstalk between cancer cells and the host immune system have a detrimental effect on the TME promoting angiogenesis, proliferation, and metastasis. This review provides a recent insight into the role of the key inflammatory cells infiltrating the TME, with a focus on reviewing immunological principles related to HNSCC, as cancer immunosurveillance and immune escape, including a brief overview of current immunotherapeutic strategies and ongoing clinical trials.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Upper Aerodigestive Tract Associated With WellDifferentiated Carcinoma of the Thyroid Gland

1991 ◽  
Vol 101 (4) ◽  
pp. 421-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Pacheco-Ojeda ◽  
Christian Micheau ◽  
Bernard Luboinski ◽  
Jean Richard ◽  
Jean-Paul Travagli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Thyroid Gland ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Aerodigestive Tract ◽  
Upper Aerodigestive Tract
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