Impact of radiation dose distribution on nutritional supplementation needs in head and neck cancer radiotherapy: a voxel-based machine learning approach
ConclusionsMachine learning modeling of voxel-level doses enables identification of subregions within organs that correlate with toxicity. For HN radiotherapy, doses to the superior-middle pharyngeal constrictors are most predictive of feeding tube use/weight loss followed by the doses to superior portion of the larynx. (Source: Frontiers in Oncology)
Source: Frontiers in Oncology - February 28, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Granulation tissue-like spindle cell (sarcomatoid) carcinoma of the head and neck: a deceptively bland-looking underdiagnosed malignancy
In this study, we analyzed the clinicopathological features of a series of 17 head and neck SC-SCC with granulation tissue-like appearance. All patients, but two, were males, ranging in age between 57 and 80 years. The larynx was the most frequently affected site (n = 12), followed by the tongue (n = 4). One tumor was hypopharyngeal. Most consult cases were submitted with benign suggestion or because of unexpected recurrences of granulation tissue polyps. Histologically, all lesions consisted of an ulcerated polypoid proliferation of moderately to markedly atypical spindle cells, with a m inor component of conven...
Source: Virchows Archiv - February 26, 2024 Category: Pathology Source Type: research
Protect the recurrent laryngeal nerves in US-guided microwave ablation of thyroid nodules at Zuckerkandl tubercle: a pilot study
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of US-guided microwave ablation in patients with thyroid nodules at Zuckerkandl tubercle. (Source: BMC Cancer)
Source: BMC Cancer - February 26, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ziyue Hu, Lu Wang, Man Lu, Wei Yang, Xiaobo Wu, Jinshun Xu, Min Zhuang and Shishi Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Improved delineation with diffusion weighted imaging for laryngeal and hypopharyngeal tumors validated with pathology
CONCLUSION: GTV delineations based on anatomical MR imaging tend to overestimate the tumor volume. The availability of the geometrically accurate DW sequence reduces the GTV overestimation and thereby CTV volumes, while maintaining acceptable tumor coverage.PMID:38403024 | DOI:10.1016/j.radonc.2024.110182 (Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology)
Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - February 25, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Hilde J G Smits Cornelis P J Raaijmakers Mischa de Ridder Zeno A R Gouw Patricia A H Doornaert Frank A Pameijer Joyce E Lodeweges Lilian N Ruiter Koen M Kuijer Tim Schakel Remco de Bree Jan W Dankbaar Chris H J Terhaard Gerben E Breimer Stefan M Willems M Source Type: research
Sensors, Vol. 24, Pages 1493: Review of Intelligent, Flexible Artificial Throats with Sound Emitting, Detecting, and Recognizing Ability
anhua Zhou
Yancong Qiao
In recent years, there has been a notable rise in the number of patients afflicted with laryngeal diseases, including cancer, trauma, and other ailments leading to voice loss. Currently, the market is witnessing a pressing demand for medical and healthcare products designed to assist individuals with voice defects, prompting the invention of the artificial throat (AT). This user-friendly device eliminates the need for complex procedures like phonation reconstruction surgery. Therefore, in this review, we will initially give a careful introduction to the intelligent AT, which can act not only a...
Source: Sensors - February 25, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Junxin Fu Zhikang Deng Chang Liu Chuting Liu Jinan Luo Jingzhi Wu Shiqi Peng Lei Song Xinyi Li Minli Peng Houfang Liu Jianhua Zhou Yancong Qiao Tags: Review Source Type: research
Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients before and after Treatment
Conclusions: OSA is a relevant condition in patients with head and neck cancer. Tumor treatment can lead to an increased occurrence of sleep-related breathing disorders, especially in patients with advanced tumor stages undergoing primary chemoradiation. Additional studies are necessary to better understand the exact mechanism involved.PMID:38399597 | PMC:PMC10890657 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60020310 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - February 24, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Olaf Gil Benjamin Fenske Thomas Bremert Marcus Vollmer Christian Scharf Chia-Jung Busch Markus Blaurock Source Type: research
Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients before and after Treatment
Conclusions: OSA is a relevant condition in patients with head and neck cancer. Tumor treatment can lead to an increased occurrence of sleep-related breathing disorders, especially in patients with advanced tumor stages undergoing primary chemoradiation. Additional studies are necessary to better understand the exact mechanism involved.PMID:38399597 | PMC:PMC10890657 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60020310 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - February 24, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Olaf Gil Benjamin Fenske Thomas Bremert Marcus Vollmer Christian Scharf Chia-Jung Busch Markus Blaurock Source Type: research
Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients before and after Treatment
Conclusions: OSA is a relevant condition in patients with head and neck cancer. Tumor treatment can lead to an increased occurrence of sleep-related breathing disorders, especially in patients with advanced tumor stages undergoing primary chemoradiation. Additional studies are necessary to better understand the exact mechanism involved.PMID:38399597 | PMC:PMC10890657 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60020310 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - February 24, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Olaf Gil Benjamin Fenske Thomas Bremert Marcus Vollmer Christian Scharf Chia-Jung Busch Markus Blaurock Source Type: research
