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- Croix C Fossum, Ashish V Chintakuntlawar, Daniel L Price, and Joaquin J Garcia.
- Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, MN, USA.
- Histopathology. 2017 Jun 1; 70 (7): 1021-1029.
AbstractUnderstanding the structure and function of the oropharynx is paramount for providing excellent patient care. In clinical oncology, the oropharynx is generally divided into four distinct components: (i) the base of the tongue; (ii) the soft palate; (iii) the palatine tonsillar fossa; and (iv) the pharyngeal wall. The oropharyngeal mucosa is distinct from other mucosal surfaces in the body, as it is composed of a reticulated epithelium with a discontinuous basement membrane, also known as lymphoepithelium. This review describes the anatomy, histology, immunology and surgical resection of the oropharynx as they relate to oncological care.© 2016 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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