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The prognosis varies with the type of hypopharyngeal cancer. Squamous cell carcinoma of hypopharynx has the most unfavorable prognosis.<ref name=aaa>Treatment and prognosis. Dr Aditya Shetty and Dr Frank Gaillard et al. Radiopaedia 2015. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/hypopharyngeal-squamous-cell-carcinoma</ref> | The prognosis varies with the type of hypopharyngeal cancer. Squamous cell carcinoma of hypopharynx has the most unfavorable prognosis.<ref name=aaa>Treatment and prognosis. Dr Aditya Shetty and Dr Frank Gaillard et al. Radiopaedia 2015. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/hypopharyngeal-squamous-cell-carcinoma</ref> | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [2]
Overview
If left untreated, hypopharyngeal cancer produces few symptoms early in its course. Once the tumor has expanded from its site of origin, it may obstruct the aerodigestive tract. Common complications of hypopharyngeal cancer include airway obstruction, dysphagia, odynophagia, and disfigurement of the neck or face. The prognosis varies with the type of hypopharyngeal cancer. Squamous cell carcinoma of hypopharynx has the most unfavorable prognosis.[1]
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Natural History
- If left untreated, hypopharyngeal cancer produces few symptoms early in its course.
- Once the tumor has expanded from its site of origin, it may obstruct the aerodigestive passages.
Complications
Common complications of hypopharyngeal cancer include:
- Airway obstruction
- Dysphagia
- Odynophagia
- Disfigurement of the neck or face
- Hardening of the skin of the neck
- Hoarseness and speaking inability
- Metastasis
Prognosis
The prognosis varies with the type of hypopharyngeal cancer. Squamous cell carcinoma of hypopharynx has the most unfavorable prognosis.[1] Based on staging, the prognosis is as follows:
- Stage I-II: 47% 5-year survival
- Stage III-IVb: 30% 5-year survival
- Stage IVc: 16% 5-year survival
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Treatment and prognosis. Dr Aditya Shetty and Dr Frank Gaillard et al. Radiopaedia 2015. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/hypopharyngeal-squamous-cell-carcinoma