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How sensitive is laryngoscopy for pyriform sinus cancer? i've had intermittent (daily) pain for two months in the area, but a month and a half ago an ent saw nothing abnormal. vague, burning pain, sometimes on swallowing and radiating to the arm?

Q: how sensitive is laryngoscopy for pyriform sinus cancer? i've had intermittent (daily) pain for two months in the area, but a month and a half ago an ent saw nothing abnormal. vague, burning pain, sometimes on swallowing and radiating to the arm?

: Depends on the ENT's ability. Any neck mass, voice change? If concerned , you can request a CT scan or MRI scan with contrast.

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Depends on the ENT's ability. Any neck mass, voice change? If concerned , you can request a CT scan or MRI scan with contrast.

Answered 4/4/2023

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A member asked:

How sensitive is laryngoscopy for pyriform sinus cancer? i've had intermittent (daily) pain for two months in the area, but a month and a half ago an ent saw nothing abnormal. vague, burning pain, sometimes on swallowing and radiating to the arm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Ward answered

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