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Computed Tomography Findings in Cases of Carcinoma Larynx in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Study


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1 Associate Professor, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Nashik - 422003, Maharashtra, India
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Nashik - 422003, Maharashtra, India
3 Professor, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Nashik - 422003, Maharashtra, India
4 Former PG Resident, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Nashik - 422003, Maharashtra, India
 

Introduction: Laryngeal cancer is one of the most common head and neck malignancies, accounting for about 20% of all cases. The association of laryngeal cancer and tobacco smoking is well-established. Aims and Objectives: To study the findings of laryngeal cancer on computed tomography. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 35 patients who came for CT in the Department of Radio Diagnosis at a Tertiary Health Care Centre in a period of 2 years. Results and Conclusion: Carcinoma of larynx is less common below the age of 50 years. Maximum numbers of diagnosed patients are in the age group of 60-69 years. Carcinoma of larynx is more common in males. Tobacco smoking has significant risk. Smoking and alcohol act synergistically in predisposing to cancer of larynx. Hoarseness of voice is the most common presenting complaint. Glottic cancers are more common.

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Cancer, Computed Tomography, Larynx
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  • Computed Tomography Findings in Cases of Carcinoma Larynx in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Study

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Authors

Abhay Kakade
Associate Professor, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Nashik - 422003, Maharashtra, India
Sumit Baviskar
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Nashik - 422003, Maharashtra, India
Sharad B. Gadgil
Professor, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Nashik - 422003, Maharashtra, India
Akshit Dinesh Gangwal
Former PG Resident, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Nashik - 422003, Maharashtra, India
Priti Komatwar
Former PG Resident, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Nashik - 422003, Maharashtra, India
Sujay Saxena
Former PG Resident, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Nashik - 422003, Maharashtra, India

Abstract


Introduction: Laryngeal cancer is one of the most common head and neck malignancies, accounting for about 20% of all cases. The association of laryngeal cancer and tobacco smoking is well-established. Aims and Objectives: To study the findings of laryngeal cancer on computed tomography. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 35 patients who came for CT in the Department of Radio Diagnosis at a Tertiary Health Care Centre in a period of 2 years. Results and Conclusion: Carcinoma of larynx is less common below the age of 50 years. Maximum numbers of diagnosed patients are in the age group of 60-69 years. Carcinoma of larynx is more common in males. Tobacco smoking has significant risk. Smoking and alcohol act synergistically in predisposing to cancer of larynx. Hoarseness of voice is the most common presenting complaint. Glottic cancers are more common.

Keywords


Cancer, Computed Tomography, Larynx

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18311/mvpjms%2F2020%2Fv7i2%2F24513