EBRO 2017

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.