Abstract

Background Imaging has an important role in the evaluation of laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers which adds to the clinical examination. Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) depicts the anatomy of the larynx and characteristic patterns of submucosal tumor extension. Laryngectomy and organ preservation with chemo-radiation are presently the two most accepted treatments for locally advanced laryngeal cancer. The precise pre-treatment assessment of cartilage invasion is crucial for facilitating therapeutic decision making Methods This prospective study of multidetector computed tomography in evaluation of cartilage involvement in stages 3 and 4 laryngeal and hypopharyngeal carcinoma was conducted at MNJ Institute of Oncology and Regional Cancer Centre, Hyderabad. A total of 70 patients of stage 3 & 4 laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers who presented for pre therapeutic MDCT neck evaluation in our institute over a period of 120 days.

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