Which cancer has maximum propensity to spread to cervical lymph nodes ?
Ans. is'a'i.e., Nasopharyngeal carcinomaRef: Clinical oncology &/e p. 741)" Nasopharynx is a centrally located structure with extensive submucosal capillary lymphatic plexus.Paly due to this extensive lymphatic existence, NPC has a propensity of lymph node involvement in its early stages.Clinical evident cervical lymphadenopathy is seen in more than 86% of the patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma"
Nasopharyngal carcinoma
Carcinoma of hard palate
Carcinoma of soft palate
Carcinoma of mandible