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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
The prevalence of hypopharyngeal cancer is relatively less, representing only 10% of all proximal aerodigestive tract malignancies.[1] The incidence of hypopharyngeal cancer is estimated to be 0.78 cases per 100,000 individuals in the United States.[2] Hypopharyngeal cancer commonly affects individuals older than 50 years of age. Males are more commonly affected with hypopharyngeal cancer than females.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Prevalence
The prevalence of hypopharyngeal cancer is estimated to be approximately 10% of all proximal aerodigestive tract malignancies.[1]
Incidence
The incidence of hypopharyngeal cancer is estimated to be 0.78 cases per 100,000 individuals in the United States each year.[2]
Age
Hypopharyngeal cancer commonly affects individuals older than 50 years of age.
Gender
Males are more commonly affected with hypopharyngeal cancer than females.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Epidemiology of Hypophrayngeal carcinoma. Dr Aditya Shetty and Dr Frank Gaillard et al. Radiopaedia 2015. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/hypopharyngeal-squamous-cell-carcinoma
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hypopharyngeal cancer epidemiology and treatment. http://www.cancer.gov/types/head-and-neck/hp/hypopharyngeal-treatment-pdq