Management of benign , malignant head & neck tumors

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Benign and Malignant Head and Neck Tumours

Head and neck tumours are growths that develop in the nose, paranasal sinuses, mouth, larynx, pharynx, salivary glands, cervical lymph nodes, thyroid and parathyroid glands. They may be benign (non‑cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) and can occur due to smoking and alcohol consumption, radiation exposure or underlying genetic disorders.

The team of otolaryngology (ENT) specialists at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) – board‑certified in North America and Europe – specialises in the effective treatment of benign and malignant head and neck tumours and supports patients to live healthy lives.

Diagnosis

Accurate, early diagnosis of head and neck cancer is essential for effective treatment, as it can spread rapidly to the lymph nodes and other parts of the body. Our multidisciplinary team performs a comprehensive physical examination to assess symptoms, together with a series of diagnostic tests.

Diagnostic tests include:

  • Nasal endoscopy and laryngoscopy
  • Other diagnostic tests as needed
  • Ultrasound imaging, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET)
  • Biopsy: fine‑needle aspiration or direct biopsy

Treatment

Treatment often depends on the type, site and characteristics of the tumour and its stage, in addition to the patient’s age and overall health. Our specialists provide tailored treatment plans to meet each patient’s medical needs.

In many cases, benign tumours require surgical removal, while malignant tumours may require surgical excision and reconstructive surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and radiotherapy. After discussion among a multidisciplinary team, a treatment plan may be proposed that includes a combination of the above.

Surgical procedures include:

  • Rhinectomy
  • Jaw resection
  • Tracheal resection
  • Total laryngectomy
  • Craniofacial resection
  • Partial or total glossectomy
  • Partial or total thyroidectomy
  • Transoral robotic surgery
  • Superficial or total parotidectomy
  • Transoral laser microsurgery
  • Reconstructive and plastic surgery
  • Various types of partial laryngectomy
  • Various types of neck dissection
  • Excision and reconstruction for different skin cancers
  • Excision of other small and large tumours in the head and neck
  • Excision and reconstruction for different cancers of the ear and temporal bone
  • Endoscopic removal of other tumours from the paranasal sinuses and skull base

Contact Us

For more information, please call SSMC on 800 7762 or schedule an appointment here..

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