Here, we present a case report of a pedunculated tonsillar mass in a nearly asymptomatic patient that was present for 2 years prior to removal. Complete surgical excision was achieved and no adjuvant therapy was recommended. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Pain

  PH YTOLA CCA : It is indicated where the throat is dark red in colour and the tonsils are also red in colour, the parts feel sore, and the pain on Much pain at the root of the tongue; soft palate and tonsils swollen. [tttnet.eu]

  Here we describe a 74-year-old woman presented with throat pain for about 2 months. Computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a 3.4×1.8 cm tumor with moderate enhancement in the left tonsil and a 1.3×1.0 cm neck mass in left level II. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  The symptoms of throat cancer that may require attention are somatic pain from bone metastases, visceral pain from liver or lung metastases and neurogenic pain if nerve tissue is compressed. [myvmc.com]

  Symptoms of throat cancer may include A sore throat that does not go away A lump in the neck Pain or ringing in the ears Trouble swallowing Ear pain To diagnose throat cancers, doctors may do a physical exam and history, imaging tests, and a biopsy. [icdlist.com]

• Severe Pain

  Severe pain in the ear, neck, mouth, and throat. Poor breath. Trouble swallowing, chewing, or speaking. Inability to tolerate citrus fruits. Enlarged tonsils. [medanta.org]

  I was getting to the place where I couldn’t swallow any longer without severe pain, pain like I’ve never experienced. Then I started to de-hydrate and came close to checking out. [roncancerfree.blogforacure.com]

• Fever

  Estrogen is to blame for mucus in throat during pregnancy. http://egl.lsi.asu.edu/ It is characterized by fever painful sores in the mouth and a rash with The disease usually begins with a fever poor appetite malaise and frequently with a swollen pussy [tttnet.eu]

  There was no history of odynophagia, hoarseness, fever or weight loss. On clinical examination there was a 4 cm hard, fixed and non tender mass in left II-III ganglionar group levels. [omicsonline.org]

• Disability

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  […] spread into glossotonsillar sulcus, and then into neck LN drainage LN+ in 50-80% Bilateral LN+ in 35-55% If clinical ipsilateral N0, pN+ 20-30% Treatment overview Surgery and RT produce comparable outcomes; however, BOT excision generally causes greater disability [en.wikibooks.org]

• Inflammation

  Take ibuprofen (Advil)--it will reduce the inflammation in your ears and throat. More On: Croup, RSV, strep throat, whooping cough severe sore throat; swollen lymph nodes in the neck; inflamed and red tonsils; tiny red. [tttnet.eu]

• Pharyngitis

  We present a very rare case of mucoepidermoid carcinoma arising from within the structure of the palatine tonsil, rather from the adjacent pharyngeal wall, together with a short review of the literature. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  A firm, exophytic mass of the right base of tongue ( Figure 2B ) with extension into the right lateral pharyngeal wall and inferior pole of the right tonsil was noted on manual exam under anesthesia. [hoajonline.com]

  They consist of the lingual tonsil in the posterior part of the tongue, the palatine tonsils and the pharyngeal tonsils. Lymphoid tissue acts as a barrier against infection. [myvmc.com]

• Sore Throat

  Carcinoma of the tonsil is the second most common neoplasm of the upper respiratory tract and a sore throat is the most frequent initial symptom. Trismus, which may be an accompanying sign, is only rarely the only presenting symptom. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  […] occur up sore throat after vomiting neck stiff back throat sore to three weeks after infection and may indicate rheumatic fever.). [tttnet.eu]

  Summary Carcinoma of the tonsil is the second most common neoplasm of the upper respiratory tract and a sore throat is the most frequent initial symptom. Trismus, which may be an accompanying sign, is only rarely the only presenting symptom. [link.springer.com]

  Mentioned below are the symptoms: Sore throat – Sore throat is one of the symptoms. [cancerwall.com]

  Symptoms of throat cancer may include A sore throat that does not go away A lump in the neck Pain or ringing in the ears Trouble swallowing Ear pain To diagnose throat cancers, doctors may do a physical exam and history, imaging tests, and a biopsy. [icdlist.com]

• Tonsillar Mass

  A 67-year-old Hispanic woman was discovered to have an asymptomatic right tonsillar mass on routine clinic visit that revealed HCCC on biopsy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  There is a conglomerate level II nodal mass on the right ( N ). The right palatine tonsil is asymmetrically small and slightly hypointense when compared with the left ( arrows ). No discrete tonsillar mass is identified. [ajnr.org]

• Tonsillar Hypertrophy

  Tonsillar hypertrophy, or enlarged tonsils, can happen due to an ongoing (chronic) For specific medical advice, diagnoses and treatment, consult your doctor. MNT What are female genital sores and what are the main causes?. [tttnet.eu]

• Choking

  Then a guy comes around to my head and says, “I’m going to kind of, choke you out, but on the right side only.” I said what! [roncancerfree.blogforacure.com]

• Neck Pain

  Symptoms of throat cancer may include A sore throat that does not go away A lump in the neck Pain or ringing in the ears Trouble swallowing Ear pain To diagnose throat cancers, doctors may do a physical exam and history, imaging tests, and a biopsy. [icdlist.com]

  Other potential symptoms of tonsil cancer include: Sores in the mouth or throat Swollen and inflamed tonsils Mouth pain that does not go away Ear ache Neck pain Bloody saliva Diagnosis of Tonsil Cancer: Here at UC-Irvine, our team of experienced, board-certified [ent.uci.edu]

• Otalgia

  We describe the case of a 52-year-old man with a history of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the tonsil who presented with right subacute otalgia and otorrhea. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  The most reported complaints include sore throat, otalgia or dysphagia. Some patients may complain of feeling the presence of a lump in the throat. [en.wikipedia.org]

  Symptoms and Signs Oropharyngeal cancer symptoms vary slightly depending on the subsite but typically patients present with sore throat, dysphagia, odynophagia, dysarthria, and otalgia. [merckmanuals.com]

  He also denied hoarseness, dysphagia, odynophagia, otalgia, and unintended weight loss. On physical examination, he had a 4.0 cm non-tender, solid, mobile right neck mass at levels II and III. [hoajonline.com]

• Neck Mass

  Methods and results : A 66-year-old male presented with a right neck mass and right base of tongue fullness. [hoajonline.com]

  A case of squamous cell carcinoma with multiple cystic metastases to the neck is reported. The tumor originally presented as a tender left neck mass clinically misdiagnosed as an abscess secondary to infected dental caries. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  On clinical examination there was a 4 cm hard, fixed and non tender mass in left II-III ganglionar group levels. Ultrasoundguided fine-needle aspiration of the neck mass revealed the presence of malignant cells. [omicsonline.org]

  In addition to a neck mass presentation, usually in the jugulodigastric region, other symptoms and signs may develop. These may be in conjunction with a neck mass or may be the only presentation. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Further workup, including biopsy, confirmed local recurrence. She was treated with definitive cisplatin-based chemoradiotherapy, achieving complete response. She remains without recurrence with more than 24 months of follow-up. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The recommended workup in these patients without an obvious primary tumor includes cross-sectional imaging (CT scanning or MR imaging) and panendoscopy (laryngoscopy, bronchoscopy, and esophagoscopy) with directed biopsies. [ajnr.org]

If the diagnosis isn’t clear, your doctor may refer you to head and neck specialists for a cancer workup, which may include the following: your complete medical history a review of anything you’ve done to help ease symptoms a thorough exam of your mouth [healthline.com]

Significant treatment parameters were total dose and overall treatment duration, but not dose per fraction. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Local spread to the base of the tongue and female sex were of marginal significance regarding prognosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Prognosis of Throat cancer (Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Tonsil) Early cancer of the throat detected incidentally is associated with a good prognosis. [myvmc.com]

Rate, Prognosis, Treatment, Duodenal Cancer – Symptoms, Prognosis, Survival Rate and Treatment [cancerwall.com]

A review of the literature provided some insight into the possible etiology of this unique complication of malignancy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Etiology and management of inability to open the mouth. Laryngoscope 75: 1234–1258 Google Scholar 3. Fayos JV, Lampe I (1971) Radiation therapy of carcinoma of the tonsillar region. AJR 111: 85–94 Google Scholar 4. [link.springer.com]

Conclusion: No definite etiology has been found to be the cause of Raynaud’s phenomenon in this case of the squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil. A brief discussion of the literature is also presented. [dovepress.com]

Etiology: Alcoholism, smoking, betelnut chewing, Human papilloma virus infections have been attributed. A diet deficient in fruits and vegetables have also been attributed in susceptible patients. [drtbalu.co.in]

More recently, however, some indications show that viral etiology should also be considered. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Human papillomavirus in HNSCC: a European epidemiologic perspective, Hematol Oncol Clin North Am, 2008, vol. 22 6 (pg. 1143 - 1153 ) 7. [academic.oup.com]

Epidemiology Frequency Malignancy of the tonsils is an uncommon entity that accounts for little more than 0.5% of new malignancies in the United States every year. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Interestingly, epidemiologic data describes smoking as an independent risk factor for the development of OPSCCA in general, but not specifically the development of HPV-associated OPSCCA [ 56 ]. [cancersheadneck.biomedcentral.com]

Pathophysiology Usually commence as a unilateral, hard, nodular enlargement → plaque-like ulcer or large irregular mass → diffuse infiltration of local tissue → rapid spread to local lymph nodes (mandibular, retropharyngeal) producing gross node enlargement [vetstream.com]

The symptoms, diagnosis, and pathophysiology of this cancer is beyond the scope of this blog. [swedish.org]

[…] directly associated to cause oral cancers. [9] It has also been stated under the FDA poisonous plant data base by the U.S Food and Drug Administration [10] An unbalanced diet, deficit in fruits and vegetables has shown to increase the risk of cancer. [11] Pathophysiology [en.wikipedia.org]

Pathophysiology Tonsillar SCC may be confined to the tonsillar fossa, but extension to adjacent structures is common. Carcinoma commonly spreads along the glossotonsillar sulcus to involve the tongue base to a variable degree. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Prevention There are no prevention measures that are medically or scientifically designed by any experts to exercise, but there are some safety measures that everybody should follow in order to avoid this disorder: Making healthy lifestyle choices. [medanta.org]

Cancer Connect 3 days Overview of Melanoma Melanoma: Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Screening, Prevention & Early Detection Cancer Connect 3 days Sunscreen May Reduce Risk of Melanoma Regular use of sunscreen may help prevent melanoma. [news.cancerconnect.com]

Tips to prevent tonsil cancer The best way to prevent cancer in the tonsils is to quit smoking any tobacco products or marijuana. Not chewing tobacco or using snuff also helps. Smoking is the largest cause of cancers in the head and neck. [healthline.com]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [cancercenter.com]