How is laryngeal cancer diagnosed?
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Laryngeal cancer can be diagnosed by visualization techniques such as endoscopy, laryngoscopy, a CT scan, MRI, or a barium swallow. Additionally, a biopsy may be done to take a close look at a tissue sample. Sometimes, laryngeal cancer can be diagnosed by a physical exam in which swollen lymph nodes are detected and a mirror is used to look for abnormalities in the throat.
Laryngeal cancer can be diagnosed by visualization techniques such as endoscopy, laryngoscopy, a CT scan, MRI, or a barium swallow. Additionally, a biopsy may be done to take a close look at a tissue sample. Sometimes, laryngeal cancer can be... More -
Dr. Christopher Garvey of Aurora Health Care answered:Cancer of the larynx is diagnosed by a tissue biopsy. Some laryngeal biopsies are performed with the patient awake in clinic using a special flexible fiber optic telescope. Others require a general anesthetic and are taken in the operating room. The biopsy specimen is sent to a pathologist who examines the concerning tissue under a microscope to determine whether cancer is present.
Cancer of the larynx is diagnosed by a tissue biopsy. Some laryngeal biopsies are performed with the patient awake in clinic using a special flexible fiber optic telescope. Others require a general anesthetic and are taken in the operating room. The... More
