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*[[Stridor]] may be present due to partial airway obstruction | *[[Stridor]] may be present due to partial airway obstruction | ||
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Painful [[paronychia]] in association with a scaly, erythematous, keratotic rash (papules and plaques) of the ears, nose, fingers, and toes | Painful [[paronychia]] in association with a scaly, erythematous, keratotic rash (papules and plaques) of the ears, nose, fingers, and toes (may be indicative of [[acrokeratosis paraneoplastica]]), which is associated with [[squamous cell carcinoma]] of the [[larynx]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [2], Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [3]
Overview
Patients with laryngeal carcinoma are usually well appearing. Physical examination of patients with laryngeal carcinoma is usually remarkable for neck swelling, hearing loss, and stridor.
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with laryngeal carcinoma are usually well appearing
Ears
- There may be diminished hearing
Throat
- The throat may be erythematous
Neck
- Neck swelling may be present
- Swollen lymph nodes may be present
- Laryngeal crepitus may be present
Lungs
- Stridor may be present due to partial airway obstruction
Extremities
Painful paronychia in association with a scaly, erythematous, keratotic rash (papules and plaques) of the ears, nose, fingers, and toes (may be indicative of acrokeratosis paraneoplastica), which is associated with squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx
