Physical examination
Inspection + palpation of upper aero-digestive tract
Inspection + palpation of neck
Additional for specific sites:
cranial nerve function (nasopharynx, parotid gland)
bimanual palpation (floor of mouth, level I nodes)
tongue mobility (base of tongue)
Dental status
General condition
Weight
Examination under anesthesia
Diagram/photograph!
Head and neck cancer: diagnostic workup