Supraglottis squamous cell carcinoma
Supraglottis squamous cell carcinoma
Definition
A squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx that arises from the supraglottic area. Signs and symptoms include dysphagia, a sensation of foreign body in the throat, and hemoptysis. It spreads to the space anterior to the epiglottis, pyriform sinus, and base of the tongue.
Also known as epidermoid carcinoma of supraglottis, epidermoid carcinoma of the supraglottis, squamous cell carcinoma of supraglottis, squamous cell carcinoma of the supraglottis, supraglottic epidermoid carcinoma, supraglottic part of larynx squamous cell carcinoma, supraglottic squamous cell carcinoma, supraglottis epidermoid carcinoma, supraglottis squamous cell carcinoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Larynx | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Larynx | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Neck | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Neck | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Supraglottic part of larynx | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Supraglottic part of larynx | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Throat | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |