If early laryngeal cancer is to be detected, it can be judged through clinical symptoms, physical examination, and imaging examination. It is recommended that patients promptly go to the ear, nose, and throat department of the hospital and improve relevant examinations under the guidance of doctors.
I. Clinical Symptoms:
1. Hoarseness: As the vocal cords are important organs for vocalization, when laryngeal cancer occurs, tumor cells will constantly stimulate the vocal cord mucosa, causing patients to develop a hoarse voice.
2. Cough and sputum: As the disease progresses, the tumor volume gradually increases, causing compression on surrounding tissues, leading to narrowing of the respiratory tract and inducing coughing and sputum productionh.
II. Physical Examination:
During the physical examination, a mass can be observed in the patient's neck, accompanied by obvious tenderness. It can also be judged through indirect or direct laryngoscopy, usually able to see new growths in the bilateral piriform sinus of the patient, with ulcerations forming on the surface.
III. Imaging Examination:
Generally, chest X-rays or CT scans can be used for examination, effectively excluding the possibility of lung lesions. At the same time, ultrasound endoscopy can also be used for diagnosis, which can clearly observe the specific location and size of the lesion, providing some assistance in diagnosing the disease.
In addition to the above, pathological examination can also be used to assist in diagnosing the disease. If laryngeal cancer is confirmed, it is necessary to actively cooperate with doctors in targeted treatments, such as surgical resection, radiotherapy, or chemotherapy.
