1345 / 1983
Carcinoma soft palate (case)
Man, 65 yrs with pain left side throat
and otalgia since 6 weeks.
Normal intake, no weight loss.
No significant comorbidity.
Smoking 70 PY, alcohol 25-30 U/wk.
Physical exam reveals tumor soft
palate (L) involving uvula, ant/post
faucial pillar, retromolar trigone,
tonsillar area.
Base of tongue and posterior
pharyngeal wall uninvolved.
Palpable lymph node 2 cm level II
left.
Biopsy shows moderately
differentiated squamous cell
carcinoma.