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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].
Overview
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
