Supraglottic Ca present with -a) Hot potato voiceb) Aspirationc) Smoking is common risk factord) Pain is MC manifestatione) LN metastasis is uncommon
Supraglottic Cancer

It is the second most common laryngeal cancer (most common is glottic cancer)
Most common initial symptom - pain on swallowing. (option d is correct)
Most common / first sign - mass is neck
Small supraglottic lesions not extending to glottis – may present with globus or foreign body sensation and parasthesia
If exophytic they may cause hemoptysis
Large tumors can cause “hot potato voice” (Option ‘a’ is correct)
Hoarseness is a late symptom
Smoking is a risk for all laryngeal carcinomas. (option c is correct)
Lymphatic spread occurs early in case of supraglottic cancer. (as it has rich supply of lymphatics).

NOTE:
Hoarseness of voice is the presenting symptom in glottic carcinoma.
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