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SOFT PALATE
OROPHARYNX: SUBSITES
Uncommon
, often diagnosed at early stages
Asymptomatic
(generally with submucosal growth)
No
lateral or medial
anatomical barriers
(extension to
tonsillar complex, cross the midline)
Ipsilateral
nodal spread
is most often seen, bilateral N
are not uncommon, reaching 50% for T3-4 lesions
25% of patients treated for soft palate lesions will present
a second primary, commonly on the floor of the mouth
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