OVERVIEW OF CLINICAL PRESENTATION OF LARYNGEAL MALIGNANCY

This original study of the clinical presentation of laryngeal carcinoma which is a very common malignancy in Head Neck region. This detailed data-based 64 patients, observational study is conducted in ENT department Jinnah hospital / services hospital Lahore during the period of three years from.july2002 to july2005.Sixty four patients admitted with laryngeal symptoms finally diagnosed as case of laryngeal carcinoma. During last 3 years. Almost all cases (98%) presented with hoarse voice followed by throat pain / discomfort in 31%. Symptoms of breathlessness and difficult swallowing are presented by 25 % and 16% cases respectively. Stridor, an alarming symptom of upper airway obstruction, is presented by eight patients (13%).This malignancy alarms at the earliest stage by hoarse voice followed by throat pain / discomfort and breathlessness. Community education regarding immediate E N T examination in case of persistent Hoarseness, change in voice, deep throat pain, breathlessness or neck swelling for early detection of this serious ailment