Head and neck tumours: T category of glottic carcinoma: practice question

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ENT · Head and neck tumours: T category of glottic carcinoma

Sample item

A glottic carcinoma involves both vocal folds including the anterior commissure, with normal cord mobility. What is the T category?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. T1b

In glottic cancer, T1a is limited to one vocal fold and T1b involves both, either with normal mobility. T2 extends to the supraglottis or subglottis or impairs mobility, and T3 is limited to the larynx with cord fixation or invasion of the paraglottic space or inner thyroid cartilage.

Option by option

  • A. T1a

    T1a is restricted to one cord.

  • B. T3

    T3 requires a fixed cord or deeper invasion.

  • C. T2

    T2 requires extension above or below the glottis or impaired mobility.

  • D. T1b (correct)

    Correct. Involvement of both cords with normal mobility is T1b.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is D, T1b. In glottic cancer, T1a is limited to one vocal fold and T1b involves both, either with normal mobility.

Why is "T1a" not the answer?

T1a is restricted to one cord.

Why is "T3" not the answer?

T3 requires a fixed cord or deeper invasion.

Why is "T2" not the answer?

T2 requires extension above or below the glottis or impaired mobility.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Head and neck tumours: T category of glottic carcinoma in ENT. T2 extends to the supraglottis or subglottis or impairs mobility, and T3 is limited to the larynx with cord fixation or invasion of the paraglottic space or inner thyroid cartilage.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Head and neck tumours: T category of glottic carcinoma?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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