Radiotherapeutic management of laryngeal carcinoma

Boris Hristov; Gopal K Bajaj

doi:10.1016/j.otc.2008.01.017

Radiotherapeutic management of laryngeal carcinoma

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2008 Aug;41(4):715-40, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2008.01.017.

Authors

Boris Hristov¹, Gopal K Bajaj

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 401 North Broadway, Suite 1440, Baltimore, MD 21231-2410, USA.

PMID: 18570955
DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2008.01.017

Abstract

Authors discuss laryngeal lesions, metastases, and relevant anatomy. Outcome of surgical and radiotherapy in terms of voice preservation is discussed. Radiation techniques and outcomes for laryngeal cancer are presented along with discussion of interdisciplinary treatment. Authors review studies and quality of life outcomes of surviving laryngeal cancer patients.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Carcinoma in Situ / pathology
Carcinoma in Situ / radiotherapy
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / radiotherapy*
Carcinoma, Verrucous / pathology
Carcinoma, Verrucous / radiotherapy
Combined Modality Therapy
Humans
Laryngeal Neoplasms / pathology
Laryngeal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
Larynx / radiation effects
Lymphatic Metastasis / radiotherapy
Neoplasm Invasiveness
Neoplasm Staging
Prognosis
Radiation Injuries / etiology
Radioisotope Teletherapy / methods
Radiotherapy Dosage
Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted
Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
Voice Quality / radiation effects