Oral Cavity and Pharynx Cancer Management Quiz

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Which type of malignancies are most commonly found in the oral cavity?

  • Squamous cell carcinomas (correct)
  • Melanomas
  • Adenocarcinomas
  • Fibrosarcomas

What is the most common site affected by cancer in the oral cavity?

  • Gums
  • Roof of the mouth
  • Back of the throat
  • Floor of the mouth (correct)

What is a common clinical manifestation of oral cavity cancer?

  • Itchy throat
  • Painless sore that bleeds and does not heal (correct)
  • Painful rash
  • Patchy discoloration on the skin

Which virus is known to be associated with the development of cervical and other forms of cancer?

<p>Human Papillomavirus (HPV) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a risk factor for squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus?

<p>Barrett Esophagus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common clinical manifestation of esophageal cancer?

<p>Dysphagia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment and diagnostic procedure is commonly used to help detect metastasis in esophageal cancer?

<p>CT scan of the chest and abdomen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the risk factors for squamous cell carcinoma mentioned in the text that is related to lifestyle choices?

<p>Cigarette smoking or chronic alcohol exposure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method to determine whether the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes and other mediastinal structures?

<p>Endoscopic ultrasound (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary medical management approach for patients with esophageal cancer involving preoperative treatment?

<p>Preoperative combination chemotherapy and radiation therapy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In cases where tumors occur in the cervical or upper thoracic area, what procedure can be done to maintain esophageal continuity?

<p>Free jejunal graft transfer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What postoperative step is essential for patients who have undergone esophagectomy for cancer?

<p>Confirmation of anastomosis integrity via x-ray before oral intake (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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