HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Are The Symptoms Of Head, Neck, Mouth And Sinus Cancer?

default
Posted on Tue, 25 Nov 2014
Question: Please tell me what the top symptoms are for head, neck and mouth cancer? Also what are the symptoms of sinus cancer?

Thanks

doctor
Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Head & neck malignancies have different symptoms..

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query.

There are various head and neck cancers which presents with varied symptoms.

Oral cavity cancers present with growth over the tongue or buccal mucosa or the lips. Laryngeal tumors present with hoarse voice, while pharyngeal tumors start with sensation of lump in the throat. Upper esophageal tumors presents with difficulty in swallowing food.

lymphomas behave in a slightly different manner. It starts with low grade fever, lymph nodes in the neck and altered blood counts.

Sinus cancers present with bleeding from the nose, swelling over the sinus cavities, nasal block, headache, loss of smell, hearing loss, etc.

Hope I have answered your query; I'll be available for the follow up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty

Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist

Practicing since :2001

Answered : 2540 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Oncologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
What Are The Symptoms Of Head, Neck, Mouth And Sinus Cancer?

Brief Answer: Head & neck malignancies have different symptoms.. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for posting the query. There are various head and neck cancers which presents with varied symptoms. Oral cavity cancers present with growth over the tongue or buccal mucosa or the lips. Laryngeal tumors present with hoarse voice, while pharyngeal tumors start with sensation of lump in the throat. Upper esophageal tumors presents with difficulty in swallowing food. lymphomas behave in a slightly different manner. It starts with low grade fever, lymph nodes in the neck and altered blood counts. Sinus cancers present with bleeding from the nose, swelling over the sinus cavities, nasal block, headache, loss of smell, hearing loss, etc. Hope I have answered your query; I'll be available for the follow up queries. Regards Dr. Naveen Kumar N ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon