Tumours of the Upper Respiratory Tract - Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

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Questions and Answers

What is the approximate ratio of men to women for carcinoma of the larynx?

  • 5 : 1
  • 7 : 1 (correct)
  • 2 : 1
  • 10 : 1

Which environmental factor is NOT mentioned as playing a role in the causation of laryngeal carcinoma?

  • Smoking
  • Alcohol exposure
  • Asbestos exposure
  • Air pollution (correct)

What percentage of laryngeal carcinomas are typical squamous cell lesions?

  • 85%
  • 80%
  • 75%
  • 90% (correct)

Which virus is strongly linked to nasopharyngeal carcinoma?

<p>Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) (C)</p>
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What is the histologic variant of nasopharyngeal carcinoma that is characterized by the presence of keratin?

<p>Keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma (A)</p>
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What is the main cause of vocal cord nodules (polyps) in heavy smokers or singers?

<p>Chronic irritation or abuse (C)</p>
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Which benign neoplasm of the larynx is caused by HPV types 6 and 11?

<p>Laryngeal papilloma (A)</p>
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