title: Tonsillar carcinoma.
abstract: Carcinoma of the tonsil is the second most common malignancy of the head and neck. Various studies have attempted to define the presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of these tumors. This report reviews the currently available information on tonsillar carcinoma and discusses treatment options.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Disorders, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Guay
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lavertu
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology* / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009361:Neoplasm Invasiveness; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D014066:Palatine Tonsil / Q000473:pathology*; D011379:Prognosis; D015996:Survival Rate; D014067:Tonsillar Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery