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  1. Open Access 18-07-2023 | Endoscopy | OriginalPaper

    Comparison of narrow-band imaging with autofluorescence imaging for endoscopic detection of squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil

    The incidence of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is increasing significantly in developed countries [ 1 – 3 ]. The UK has seen a doubling in incidence between 1990 and 2006. There was a further doubling in incidence between 2006 and …

  2. 23-06-2023 | Bone Metastasis | OriginalPaper

    Detection of the high-risk factors for synchronous bone metastasis in tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma

    Tonsil squamous cell carcinoma is one of the most frequent head and neck cancers, and incidence rates of tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma have significantly increased in recent decades [ 1 – 4 ]. Up-front surgery followed by adjuvant therapy, or …

  3. 01-10-2021 | Metastasis | OriginalPaper

    Is the retropharyngeal lymph node the first echelon node for carcinoma tonsil? Prospective evaluation and literature review

    The retropharyngeal group of nodes (RPLN) have been stated as one of the draining lymph node basins in cancers of the oropharynx [ 1 – 4 ]. Rouviere noted on the RPLN being a drainage node for the oropharynx based on his cadaveric studies involving …

  4. Open Access 01-04-2021 | Human Papillomavirus | OriginalPaper

    Negative Prognostic Implication of TERT Promoter Mutations in Human Papillomavirus–Negative Tonsillar Squamous Cell Carcinoma Under the New 8th AJCC Staging System

    Telomerase reverse transcriptase gene promoter (TERTp) mutation is a potential candidate for pathogenesis and therapeutic target of tonsillar squamous cell carcinomas (TSCCs) in association with human papillomavirus (HPV). Their clinical relevance …

  5. 01-01-2022 | Lymphoma | OriginalPaper

    A CT-based radiomics nomogram for differentiation of squamous cell carcinoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma of the palatine tonsil

    Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most frequent malignant tumor in the head and neck, and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) is the second most frequent [ 1 , 2 ]. The palatine tonsil is the most common anatomical site of both SCC and NHL in the head …

  6. 14-01-2022 | Tonsillectomy | OriginalPaper

    Incidence of synchronous contralateral tonsillar malignancy in a known case of unilateral tonsillar carcinoma

    Human papilloma virus (HPV) infection, particularly type 16 (HPV-16), has led to a significant worldwide increase in the incidence of oropharyngeal cancer [ 1 , 2 ] The global incidence of oropharyngeal cancer in 2020, both gender, all age was …

  7. 01-06-2021 | Tuberculosis | OriginalPaper

    Primary Tuberculosis of Tonsil Mimicking Carcinoma Tonsil

    Tuberculosis is one of the major causes of ill health and death worldwide. Primary tuberculosis of the oral cavity and oropharynx is usually uncommon. Among tuberculosis of oral cavity and oropharynx, primary tuberculosis of tonsil in the absence …

  8. 01-09-2021 | Human Papillomavirus | OriginalPaper

    A Unique Case of Primary EBV-Positive, HPV-Negative Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Located in the Tonsil

    Nasopharyngeal carcinomas (NPC) are non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinomas of the nasopharynx associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). When occurring outside of the nasopharynx, they are referred to as lymphoepithelioma-like carcinomas (LELCs) …

  9. Open Access 01-12-2017 | ReviewPaper

    Synchronous bilateral tonsil carcinoma: case presentation and review of the literature

    The detection and treatment of the primary neoplasm in cancer of unknown primary (CUP) of the head and neck (H&N) presents a challenge for the clinician. Currently, the recommended procedure involves imaging techniques as well as panendoscopy with …

  10. 01-06-2021 | OriginalPaper

    HPV-16-associated lymphoepithelial-like carcinoma mimicking rectal tonsil

    Lymphoepithelial-like carcinoma is a rare malignancy characterized by lack of cellular differentiation and associated nonneoplastic lymphoplasmacytic cell infiltrate that is rarely seen in the colon. Although many cases are associated with EBV …

  11. 01-03-2021 | Sarcoma | OriginalPaper

    Tonsillar p16-Positive Follicular Dendritic Cell Sarcoma Mimicking HPV-Related Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report and Review of Reported Cases

    Follicular dendritic cell sarcoma (FDCS) is a rare entity which can share morphologic features with non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma. Recent reports suggest that up to half of FDCSs show immunohistochemical positivity for p16 (Zhang et …

  12. 01-12-2019 | Neck Dissection | OriginalPaper

    Primary Tonsillar Epithelioid Follicular Dendritic Cell Sarcoma: Report of a Rare Case Mimicking Undifferentiated Carcinoma and a Brief Review of the Literature

    We present a 52 years old male with a left tonsillar follicular dendritic cell sarcoma with prominent epithelioid features that on light microscopical examination bore a striking resemblance to a lymphoepithelial or undifferentiated carcinoma. The …

  13. 01-03-2019 | Report

    Basaloid Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Tonsil: an Unusual and Aggressive Variant

    BSCC is an unusual and aggressive variant of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) [ 1 , 2 ]. It was first described by Wain et al. in 1986 [ 3 ]. The upper aerodigestive tract is the most common site with incidence in decreasing order being tongue …

  14. Open Access 01-12-2018 | OriginalPaper

    Carotid artery infusion via implantable catheters for squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsils

    Local tumor control and survival rates for all stages of head and neck cancers have been improved by the application of high-dose chemoradiation as a standard therapy. However, the quality of life for patients who undergo chemoradiation is …

  15. 01-04-2017 | OriginalPaper

    Human polyomavirus and human papillomavirus prevalence and viral load in non-malignant tonsillar tissue and tonsillar carcinoma

    Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are an acknowledged cause of a subset of oropharyngeal cancers, especially of tonsillar cancer. Similar to HPV, some human polyomaviruses (HPyVs), such as Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV), have an oncogenic potential.

  16. 01-12-2017 | OriginalPaper

    Hyalinizing Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Tonsil: A Case Report

    Hyalinzing clear cell carcinoma is a rare tumor of the oral cavity and is even more rarely located in the tonsil. Here, we present a case report of a pedunculated tonsillar mass in a nearly asymptomatic patient that was present for 2 years prior …

  17. 01-08-2016 | OriginalPaper

    Ipsilateral radiotherapy for squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil

    The purpose of this study is to update our institution’s experience with ipsilateral radiation therapy (RT) for squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsillar area. Outcome study of 76 patients treated between 1984 and 2012 with ipsilateral RT for …

  18. 01-02-2013 | OriginalPaper

    Possible role of nano-sized particles in chronic tonsillitis and tonsillar carcinoma: a pilot study

    This study aimed to evaluate the palatine tonsils of patients with chronic tonsillitis and spinocellular carcinoma to determine the presence of nano-sized particles. Tonsil samples from adult patients with chronic tonsillitis and spinocellular …

  19. 01-08-2016 | OriginalPaper

    Radiotherapy alone or combined with chemotherapy as definitive treatment for squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil

    This study is aimed at updating our institution's experience with definitive radiotherapy (RT) for squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil. We reviewed 531 patients treated between 1983 and 2012 with definitive RT for squamous cell carcinoma of the …

  20. 01-11-2015 | Report

    Severe prolonged dysphagia following transoral resection of bilateral synchronous tonsillar carcinoma

    Squamous cell carcinoma (SCCA) of the palatine tonsil is the third most common malignancy in the head and neck and the tonsillar fossa serves as the most common subsite of the oropharynx to be involved [ 1 , 2 ]. Tonsillar SCCA carries an incidence …

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