Head and Neck Cancer Soft Tissue Radiation Necrosis—Diagnostic Challenge

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. e110-e112
Author(s):  
Darko Pucar ◽  
Michael W. Groves ◽  
Paul Biddinger ◽  
Ramon Figueroa ◽  
Hadyn T. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Radiation Necrosis ◽  
Diagnostic Challenge

High-dose and low-dose brachytherapy may be performed safely with soft tissue coverage in salvage treatment of recurrent head and neck cancer

2015 ◽  
Vol 221 (4) ◽  
pp. e118
Author(s):  
Peter W. Henderson ◽  
Bhupesh W. Parasahar ◽  
David M. Otterburn ◽  
David I. Kutler ◽  
Marc A. Cohen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Salvage Treatment ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Soft Tissue Coverage ◽  
Recurrent Head

Late Soft Tissue Complications of Head and Neck Cancer Therapy: Lymphedema and Fibrosis

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (53) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Deng ◽  
Elizabeth M Wulff-Burchfield ◽  
Barbara A Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Circulatory System ◽  
Symptom Burden ◽  
Treatment Result ◽  
Repetitive Injury

Abstract Head and neck cancer and its treatment result in soft tissue damage secondary to lymphedema and fibrosis. Lymphedema is the result of pathological accumulation of interstitial fluid in tissues. It is caused by the inability of the lymphatic system to transport lymph fluid from the tissues to the central circulatory system and is manifested clinically by tissue swelling. Fibrosis is defined as an overaccumulation of fibrotic tissues within the skin and soft tissues after a single or repetitive injury and is characterized by hardening of the soft tissues with associated loss of elasticity. Lymphedema and fibrosis are common yet overlooked late effects of head and neck cancer and its therapy. They may result in profound long-term symptom burden, loss of critical functions, and altered quality of life. The following review will discuss the current pathobiology, clinical manifestations, and future directions for research related to lymphedema and fibrosis.

scholarly journals Soft tissue deposits from head and neck cancer: an under-recognised prognostic factor?

2007 ◽  
Vol 121 (12) ◽  
pp. 1115-1117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jemy Jose ◽  
Alfio Ferlito ◽  
Juan Pablo Rodrigo ◽  
Kenneth O. Devaney ◽  
Alessandra Rinaldo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Prognostic Factor ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer

CT measurement of prevertebral soft tissue (PVST) and epiglottis as a predictor of swallowing dysfunction in head and neck cancer (HNC).

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e17061-e17061
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Marie Wulff-Burchfield ◽  
Sheila H. Ridner ◽  
Mary S. Dietrich ◽  
Joseph M. Aulino ◽  
Barbara A. Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Swallowing Dysfunction ◽  
Prevertebral Soft Tissue ◽  
Ct Measurement

Cervical Soft Tissue Metastases in Head and Neck Cancer

2003 ◽  
Vol 123 (3) ◽  
pp. 336-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ken Maclennan ◽  
Jemy Jose ◽  
Alfio Ferlito ◽  
Kenneth O. Devaney ◽  
K. Thomas Robbins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer

scholarly journals Are soft tissue therapies beneficial for patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer?

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 203-206
Author(s):  
Patryk Kawczyński ◽  
Anna Pyszora ◽  
Małgorzata Krajnik
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer

Non-sebaceous lymphadenoma of the submandibular gland: diagnostic challenges in the head and neck cancer pathway

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. e238099
Author(s):  
Graham Garside ◽  
Dominic Jaikaransingh ◽  
Gayani Pitiyage ◽  
Enyinnaya Ofo
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Submandibular Gland ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Unknown Origin ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Oropharyngeal Carcinoma ◽  
National Guidelines ◽  
Diagnostic Challenge ◽  
Sebaceous Lymphadenoma

Non-sebaceous lymphadenoma (NSLA) is a rare benign salivary gland tumour with lymphoid and epithelial components and without sebaceous differentiation. The large majority of the reported cases arise within the parotid gland. We present an NSLA arising from the submandibular gland. The tumour presented as a painless longstanding neck lump. Ultrasound, fine needle aspiration, MRI and positron emission tomography found features supportive of squamous cell carcinoma. The patient was treated with surgery for oropharyngeal carcinoma of unknown origin, in accordance with local and national guidelines. The final histological assessment revealed the level Ib neck lesion to be NSLA. Although a rare occurrence, these lesions may pose a diagnostic challenge in the head and neck cancer pathway.

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