What are the main tests for diagnosing laryngeal cancer?

After all, laryngeal cancer is a type of cancer. It is inappropriate to conclude that it is laryngeal cancer based on symptoms alone. Therefore, it is very necessary to do some diagnostic tests for laryngeal cancer . Next, let's learn about this aspect of laryngeal cancer.

1. Neck examination: This is one of the diagnostic methods for laryngeal cancer, including inspection and palpation of the laryngeal shape and cervical lymph nodes. The cervical lymph nodes should be palpated from top to bottom and from front to back according to the distribution pattern of the cervical lymph nodes to find out the location and size of the swollen lymph nodes, so as to determine whether the patient has the characteristics of laryngeal cancer.

2. Laryngoscopy: Indirect laryngoscopy is a commonly used method in clinical practice. If the results are not satisfactory or it is difficult to obtain pathology, direct laryngoscope and fiberoptic light guide can be used to further understand the invasion of laryngeal cancer tumors into the larynx and timely obtain tissues for pathological examination of suspected diseases. Therefore, this is also one of the diagnoses of laryngeal cancer.

3. Imaging examination: This is the most effective diagnostic standard for laryngeal cancer:

(1) X-ray examination: X-ray lateral laryngeal films and anteroposterior laryngeal tomographic films can clearly identify the general location, size and shape of laryngeal cancer lesions, as well as changes in the cartilage, trachea or anterior cervical soft tissue. Laryngeal angiography can be performed if necessary.

(2) CTMR examination: It helps to determine the extent of laryngeal cancer tumor growth in the larynx, the extent of external invasion, and the status of cervical lymph node metastasis. It is especially helpful for patients with advanced laryngeal cancer.

The above is a detailed description of the diagnosis and examination of laryngeal cancer. I hope it can help everyone better understand the knowledge of laryngeal cancer. If you have other questions about laryngeal cancer, you can contact our online experts to answer your questions.

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