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Hypernephroma metastatic to the head and neck
Author(s) -
Miyamoto Richard,
Helmus Christian
Publication year - 1973
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-197306000-00007
Subject(s) - medicine , head and neck , otorhinolaryngology , larynx , tongue , head and neck surgery , radiology , metastasis , surgery , pathology , cancer
Six cases of hypernephroma metastatic to the head and neck are presented (larynx, tongue, temporal bone, supraclavicular region, nasopharynx, and occipital region) and the literature is reviewed. Hypernephromas that metastasize to the head and neck often simulate primary tumors, and the otolaryngologist must be aware of this diagnostic possibility, especially when dealing with paratracheal masses. Surgical removal of accessible solitary metastasis is recommended and offers the best palliation.