Alessandra Rinaldo

TL;DR: Knowledge of the natural history of various neoplasms and the factors that contribute to distant metastases as well as good judgement are essential for cost-effective treatment planning and decision-making with regard to pre- and postoperative evaluation for distant metastasing in cancer of the head and neck.

TL;DR: An update on the current understanding of adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck is provided, including a review of its epidemiology, clinical behavior, pathology, molecular biology, diagnostic workup, treatment and prognosis.

TL;DR: The most common paraganglioma of the head and neck is the carotid body tumor followed by the jugulo-tympanic and vagal varieties, and other rare sites where this tumor may occur include; the larynx, sinonasal chambers and orbit.

TL;DR: Results of TLS are equivalent to those obtained by conventional conservation surgery, with considerably less morbidity, less hospital time and better postoperative function, while oncologic results of TLS and RT are equivalent for glottic cancer, but with better voice results for RT in patients who require more extensive cordectomy.

TL;DR: A multidisciplinary approach is crucial in the overall management ofSquamous cell carcinoma of the hypopharynx to achieve the best results and maintain or improve functional results.