2016_Head & Neck COURSE BOOK

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

KEY POINTS: site, size and relation with the midline extension to the tonsillar complex N status

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