title: Diagnostic assessment of laryngeal cancer.
abstract: Laryngeal carcinoma must be diagnosed expeditiously to maximize curative efforts. Our approach combines useful aspects of the patient's presentation with application of appropriate diagnostic modalities. Newer methods of assessment and follow-up are being scientifically validated and will likely enhance the diagnostic efforts of the head and neck surgical oncologist.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Eye and Ear Institute, 200 Lothrop Street, Suite 521, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
authors.forename: Apurva A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Thekdi
authors.forename: Robert L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Ferris
mesh_terms: D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000032:analysis; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D016158:Genes, p53 / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers