Symptoms of Larynx Cancer

List of symptoms of Larynx Cancer:

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Larynx Cancer includes the 11 symptoms listed below:

• Hoarseness
• Voice changes
• Persistent cough
• Feeling of a lump in the throat
• Symptoms of a supraglottis tumor:
  • Neck lump
  • Sore throat
  • Earache
• Symptoms of a subglottis tumor:
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Noisy breathing

Note that Larynx Cancer symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Larynx Cancer signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Larynx Cancer?

The list of other diseases or medical conditions that may be on the differential diagnosis list of alternative diagnoses for Larynx Cancer includes:

• Vocal cord nodules
• Vocal cord polyps
• Laryngeal papillomas
• Laryngeal granulomas
• Laryngeal leukoplakia

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More about symptoms of Larynx Cancer:

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Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms

Click on any of the symptoms below to see a full list of other causes including diseases, medical conditions, toxins, drug interactions, or drug side effect causes of that symptom.

• Difficulty breathing - see all causes of Breathing difficulties
• Earache - see all causes of Earache
• Feeling of a lump in the throat - see all causes of Throat symptoms
• Hoarseness - see all causes of Hoarse
• Neck lump - see all causes of Neck lump
• Noisy breathing - see all causes of Breathing symptoms
• Persistent cough - see all causes of Persistent cough
• Sore throat - see all causes of Sore throat
• Voice changes - see all causes of Voice changes

Medical Books Online about Larynx Cancer

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Symptoms of Larynx Cancer: Online Medical Books

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Laryngeal cancer: Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

In intrinsic laryngeal cancer, the dominant and earliest symptom is hoarseness that persists longer than 3 weeks; in extrinsic cancer, it's a lump in the throat or pain or burning in the throat when drinking citrus juice or hot liquid. Later clinical effects of metastasis include dysphagia, dyspnea, cough, enlarged cervical lymph nodes, and pain radiating to the ear.

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Whooping cough: Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

After an incubation period of about 7 to 10 days, B. pertussis enters the tracheobronchial mucosa, where it produces progressively tenacious mucus. Whooping cough follows a classic 6-week course that includes three stages, each of which lasts about 2 weeks.

First, the catarrhal stage characteristically produces an irritating hacking, nocturnal cough, anorexia, sneezing, listlessness, infected conjunctiva and, occasionally, a low-grade fever. This stage is highly communicable.

After a period of 7 to 14 days, the paroxysmal stage produces spasmodic and recurrent coughing that may expel tenacious mucus. Each cough characteristically ends in a loud, crowing inspiratory whoop; excessive coughing; and choking on mucus, causing vomiting. (Patients with persistent cough should be evaluated for whooping cough, because not every patient will develop paroxysms or the distinctive whooping sound.) Paroxysmal coughing may induce such complications as nosebleed, increased venous pressure, periorbital edema, conjunctival hemorrhage, hemorrhage of the anterior chamber of the eye, detached retina (and blindness), rectal prolapse, inguinal or umbilical hernia, seizures, atelectasis, and pneumonitis. In infants, choking spells may cause apnea, anoxia, and disturbed acid-base balance. During this stage, patients are highly vulnerable to fatal secondary bacterial or viral infections. Suspect such secondary infection (usually otitis media or pneumonia) in any whooping cough patient with a fever during this stage, because whooping cough itself seldom causes fever.

During the convalescent stage, paroxysmal coughing and vomiting gradually subside. However, for months afterward, even a mild upper respiratory tract infection may trigger paroxysmal coughing. (Paroxysmal coughing may not be present in partially immunized individuals.)

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Laryngitis: Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

Acute laryngitis typically begins with hoarseness, ranging from mild to complete loss of voice. Associated clinical features include pain (especially when swallowing or speaking), a persistent dry cough, fever, laryngeal edema, and malaise. In chronic laryngitis, persistent hoarseness is usually the only symptom.

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Vocal cord nodules and polyps: Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

Nodules and polyps inhibit the approximation of vocal cords and produce painless hoarseness. The voice may also develop a breathy or husky quality.

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Laryngeal cancer: Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)

With intrinsic laryngeal cancer, the dominant and earliest indication is hoarseness that persists longer than 3 weeks; with extrinsic cancer, it’s a lump in the throat or pain or burning in the throat when drinking citrus juice or hot liquid. Later signs and symptoms of metastasis include dysphagia, dyspnea, cough, enlarged cervical lymph nodes, and pain radiating to the ear.

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Laryngitis: Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)

Acute laryngitis typically begins with hoarseness, ranging from mild to complete loss of voice. Associated signs and symptoms include pain (especially when swallowing or speaking), dry cough, fever, laryngeal edema, and malaise. With chronic laryngitis, persistent hoarseness is usually the only sign. With reflux laryngitis, hoarseness and dysphagia are present, but heartburn isn’t.

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Vocal cord nodules and polyps: Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)

Nodules and polyps inhibit the approximation of vocal cords and produce painless hoarseness. The voice may also develop a breathy or husky quality.

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Article Excerpts About Symptoms of Larynx Cancer:

The symptoms of cancer of the larynx depend mainly on the size and location of the tumor. Most cancers of the larynx begin on the vocal cords. These tumors are seldom painful, but they almost always cause hoarseness or other changes in the voice. Tumors in the area above the vocal cords may cause a lump on the neck, a sore throat, or an earache. Tumors that begin in the area below the vocal cords are rare. They can make it hard to breathe, and breathing may be noisy.

A cough that doesn't go away or the feeling of a lump in the throat may also be warning signs of cancer of the larynx. As the tumor grows, it may cause pain, weight loss, bad breath, and frequent choking on food. In some cases, a tumor in the larynx can make it hard to swallow. (Source: excerpt from What You Need To Know About Cancer of the Larynx: NCI)

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About signs and symptoms of Larynx Cancer:

The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Larynx Cancer. This signs and symptoms information for Larynx Cancer has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Larynx Cancer signs or Larynx Cancer symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Larynx Cancer may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Larynx Cancer symptoms.