Body Part - Neck
INVERTED PAPILLOMA
A tumor of the nasal tissue that is benign, or non-cancerous. It usually occurs in adults but can be fast growing and cause symptoms related to blockage of the sinuses.
JUGULO-DIGASTRIC NODE
A lymph node near the jugular vein and digastric muscle of the neck.
LARYGECTOMY
A surgical procedure that removes the larynx and its contents. It can be complete or partial.
LARYNGOCELE
An air, pus, or fluid filled sac of the larynx. Can result from excessive coughing, playing a wind instrument, or glass blowing. They are usually benign and can be treated with surgery or laser therapy.
LARYNX
A structure in the neck containing the vocal cords that allow us to speak.
LEVEL 1, 2, 3, 4, OR 5
The location of a lymph node or mass in the neck. Doctors use this to communicate where the problem is located. Level 1 is higher towards the jaw and level 5 is lower just above the collar bone.
LINGUAL THYROID
Abnormal thyroid tissue located at the tongue base or floor of the mouth. Can expand and cause symptoms related to mass effect. Rarely can become cancerous and can be treated surgically or with oral medication.
LINGUAL TONSIL SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA
A malignant tumor arising in the lingual tonsillar area of the neck usually near the base of the tongue. Treatment usually requires surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiation.
LORDOSIS
Describes the normal curvature of the spine and usually refers to the lumbar or back area. Can also describe the normal curvature of the upper or cervical spine.
LYMPH NODE
Lymph nodes are like “check points” or filtering stations of our immune system. This is where our immune cells try to fight any foreign objects in our body, such as infection, cancer, etc.
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