Many cases of cancer of the mouth and throat can be diagnosed early during dental or medical examinations routine. Some cancers produce symptoms early on, leading the patient to seek medical advice. But unfortunately, many cases only cause symptoms when they reach an advanced stage or else cause symptoms that seem to be another problem, such as toothache, for example.
Regular dental check-ups, including examination of the mouth, are important for early detection of precancerous lesions of the mouth and throat cancer.
Physical examinations
Doctors will examine the neck to be able to check the thyroid, larynx, and lymph nodes to check for any kind of lump or something irregular swallowing.
Indirect laryngoscopy
For this exam, the doctor will use a small mirror to reach his throat, analyzing whether there is any abnormal area and the movement of the vocal cords. It is a simple and painless test.
Direct laryngoscopy
The laryngoscope insertion will be held (a thin tube and light) through your nose or your mouth to get help see areas that the mirror does not reach down your throat. The application of a local anesthetic and a sedative helps prevent any choking and discomfort during the procedure. General anesthesia may also be used to make the sleeping person. This test can be done either in a clinic as a hospital.
CT Scan
To perform this test, you probably will get a contrast to the larynx and the neck may appear any changes or cancer in a clear way in the pictures generated by the device.
Biopsy
The biopsy consists of a supposed removal of cancerous tissue for cells of this material are analyzed by a pathologist. To carry out this examination is used local anesthesia or general and the collection of the material occurs by the laryngoscope.
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