larynx

High grade dysplasia of the larynx

What is high grade dysplasia of the larynx? High grade dysplasia is a precancerous condition in the larynx. If not treated, high grade dysplasia can change into a type of laryngeal cancer called squamous cell carcinoma over time. Where in the larynx does high grade dysplasia start? High grade dysplasia starts from specialized squamous cells …
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Squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a type of throat cancer and the most common type of cancer in the larynx. The tumour arises from squamous cells that cover the inside surface of the larynx.  SCC can start anywhere in the larynx although the most common site is the glottis which includes the vocal cords. Less …
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Larynx

What is the larynx? The larynx is a hollow tube that allows air to pass from the pharynx to the trachea. It is important for breathing and the production of sound. The larynx is located near the middle of the neck. Most of the inside surface of the larynx is covered by specialized cells called …
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Keratinizing squamous dysplasia of the larynx

What is keratinizing squamous dysplasia of the larynx? Keratinizing squamous dysplasia is a pre-cancerous disease involving the tissue on the surface of the larynx. The larynx is an organ found at the top of the neck behind the tongue. Keratinizing squamous dysplasia is considered a pre-cancerous disease because it can over time turn into a …
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Squamous dysplasia of the larynx

What is squamous dysplasia of the larynx? Squamous dysplasia in the larynx is a precancerous disease. It develops from the squamous cells that cover the inner surface of the larynx. The larynx is a part of the throat that includes the vocal cords. Squamous dysplasia is considered a precancerous disease because it can over time …
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