Head and neck tumors are growths that can develop in the nose, sinuses, mouth, throat, larynx, salivary glands, lymph nodes in the neck, and thyroid or parathyroid glands. They can be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous) and caused due to alcohol and tobacco use, radiation exposure, and underlying genetic disorders.Our team of North American and European Board Certified otolaryngologists are dedicated to effectively treating benign and malignant head and neck tumors and helping patients maintain their quality of life.
Diagnosis
Early and accurate diagnosis of head and neck cancer is crucial for effective management as it can quickly spread to the lymph nodes and other parts of the body. A thorough physical exam is conducted by an expert multidisciplinary team to identify symptoms in addition to a series of diagnostic tests. These may include:
Nasal endoscopy, laryngoscopy
Other diagnostic tests as required
Ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, PET scan
Biopsy: fine needle aspiration or direct
Treatments
Treatment often depends on the type, location, and specific characteristics of the tumor, the stage, as well as the age and overall health of the patient. Our expert physicians offer personalized treatment plans catered to the individual needs of the patient.
In many instances, benign tumors may require surgical removal, while malignant tumors may require surgical excision, reconstructive surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted drug therapy, and radiation therapy. After a multidisciplinary discussion by a group of experts, the best treatment plan which may include any combination of the above is proposed. Surgical procedures may include:
Rhinectomy
Maxillectomy
Tracheostomy
Total laryngectomy
Craniofacial resection
Partial or total glossectomy
Partial or total thyroidectomy
Transoral robotic surgery (TORS)
Superficial or total parotidectomy
Transoral laser microsurgery (TLM)
Reconstructive & plastic surgery
Various types of partial laryngectomy
Many types of lymph node neck dissections
Excision & reconstruction of various skin cancers
Excision of other small or large head & neck tumors
Excision & reconstruction of ear & temporal bone cancers
Removal of other sinus & skull base tumors using endoscopes
