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[Early detection of laryngeal carcinoma: limited improvement possible].
- Source :
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Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde [Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd] 2011; Vol. 155, pp. A3045. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- In the majority of cases, laryngeal cancer is located in the glottis, which gives rise to symptoms of hoarseness at an early stage. These symptoms lead to a high rate (85%) of early detection of glottic cancer. Laryngeal carcinoma at other sites in the larynx is associated with symptoms of hoarseness, difficulties in swallowing and dyspnoea at a later stage. Improvements in awareness, speed of referral, identification of patients at risk and available techniques may result in earlier detection. However, if current Dutch national practice guidelines, of which a revised version has recently been published, are followed it would seem that the possibility of further improvements in early detection of laryngeal carcinoma is limited at this moment.
Details
- Language :
- Dutch; Flemish
- ISSN :
- 1876-8784
- Volume :
- 155
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 21527054