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Larynx carcinoma (case)

Man, 66 yrs with voice change (

hot

potatoe

) and dysphagia since 3-4

months.

Normal intake, no weight loss.

No comorbidity.

Smoking 44 PY, alcohol no.

Physical exam reveals supraglottic

tumor with deformation of epiglottis,

involvement of bilateral a-e folds and

limited invasion false cords.

Bilateral pyriform sinus and vocal

cords uninvolved and normal

mobility.

Palpable lymph nodes level II-III right

and level II left.

Biopsy shows squamous cell

carcinoma.