Benign tumor of oropharynx

Introduction

Introduction to oropharyngeal benign tumor Oropharyngeal benign tumors are rare. Grayish or pale red papilloma can sometimes be seen on the surface of the uvula, soft palate, zygomatic arch and tonsil. Fibroids often occur in the tonsils, soft palate, posterior pharyngeal wall, etc., with round protrusions, smooth surface and hard texture. The schwannomas, which originated in the deep neck, can occasionally have an elliptical bulge under the mucosa of the pharyngeal wall. Oropharyngeal benign tumors often include papilloma, fibroids, retention cysts, mixed tumors and hemangioma, and other tumors such as lipoma, lymphangioma, teratoma are rare. Small tumors can be removed surgically. Papilloma can also be used for laser therapy. Papilloma is prone to recurrence, and 50% silver nitrate should be used to burn the wound after surgery. If the schwannomas are large or accessible in the neck, it is safer to choose a neck incision. Laser or cryotherapy can also be used. basic knowledge The proportion of illness: 0.31% (probability of young adults) Susceptible people: no specific population Mode of infection: non-infectious Complications: laryngeal cancer

Cause

Causes of oropharyngeal benign tumors

At present, most scholars believe that the incidence of oropharyngeal cancer is closely related to adverse stimuli such as smoking and drinking. Most patients with oropharyngeal cancer have bad habits such as smoking and drinking.

Prevention

Oropharyngeal benign tumor prevention

At present, most scholars believe that the incidence of oropharyngeal cancer is closely related to adverse stimuli such as smoking and drinking. Most patients with oropharyngeal cancer have bad habits such as smoking and drinking. According to epidemiological studies, drinking alcohol causes a significant increase in the risk of oropharyngeal tumors than in non-drinkers, and a large number of cigarettes plus drinking alcohol, especially for long-term use, will multiply the risk of developing tumors. In fact, it is not just that oropharyngeal cancer is associated with drinking and smoking. Many tumors in the head and neck treat it as a risk factor, such as oral cancer, laryngeal cancer, and hypopharyngeal cancer. Poetry Cloud: The consequences of bad habits, oropharyngeal tumors. Therefore, the elimination of bad habits is necessary for the prevention of oropharyngeal cancer.

Complication

Oropharyngeal benign tumor complications Complications laryngeal cancer

May be complicated by laryngeal cancer, hypopharyngeal cancer and other diseases.

Symptom

Oropharyngeal benign tumor symptoms Common symptoms Dysphagia, difficulty breathing, hoarseness

Depending on the size and location of the tumor. The small ones have no symptoms. If the tumor grows up, in addition to foreign body sensation, it may cause dysfunction such as swallowing, breathing or vocalization due to compression or obstruction.

Examine

Examination of oropharyngeal benign tumors

Papilloma occurs in the uvula, tonsil, zygomatic arch, etc. The surface is granular, white or reddish, with pedicles at the roots or wider. The site of fibroids is the same as papilloma. The tumors are different in size and have rounded protrusions. The surface is smooth and hard to touch. Most of the retention cysts occur in the soft palate, the posterior pharyngeal wall, the pharyngeal wall and the tonsils. They are round and smooth. Mixed tumors occur mostly in soft palate and have a smooth surface. Hemangiomas often occur in the soft palate, the posterior pharyngeal wall and the lateral wall, and are purple-red irregular masses, which are prone to bleeding.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis and differentiation of oropharyngeal benign tumor

diagnosis

According to clinical performance and laboratory tests.

Differential diagnosis

The disease should be differentiated from oral cancer. The latter often has obvious pain and paresthesia or mild tenderness. When the ulcer is accompanied by a mass ulcer, obvious pain occurs, but the pain is not as severe as inflammation. Therefore, when the patient complains of pain, especially gingival pain or tongue pain, the pain should be carefully examined for induration, lumps and ulcers. If you have pain or tongue pain, you should carefully check for pain, induration, swelling and ulcers. There are some signs of pain in the local area, and there should be a high degree of suspicion that there is cancer. Therefore, it can be distinguished according to clinical features.

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