Hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma

Case contributed by Rajarajan
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Difficulty in swallowing

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male

CT neck

ct

CT images with oral and IV contrast revealed segmental narrowing at the level of hypopharynx with extension into cervical oesophagus.

Case Discussion

Patient presented with dysphagia. CT revealed narrowing at hypopharynx with extension to the oesophagus. A possible diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma was made, and subsequent tissue biopsy confirmed this.

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