Respiratory Conditions
Malignant neoplasm of pyriform sinus
Serious
ICD-10: C12 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: नाशपाती के आकार की नली का कैंसर · தமிழ்: பைரிஃபார்ம் சைனஸ் புற்றுநோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಪಿರಿಫಾರ್ಮ್ ಸೈನಸ್ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · తెలుగు: పైరిఫార్మ్ సైనస్ క్యాన్సర్ · বাংলা: পাইরিফর্ম সাইনাসের ক্যান্সার · मराठी: पायरीफॉर्म सायनसचा कर्करोग · ગુજરાતી: પાયરિફોર્મ સાઇનસનું કેન્સર
About this condition
This cancer develops in the pyriform sinus, a small pear-shaped cavity in the throat near the voice box and food passage. It is strongly associated with tobacco and alcohol use, both common risk factors in many Indian communities. Persistent throat pain or voice changes lasting more than two weeks require immediate medical evaluation.
Common symptoms
difficulty swallowing
sore throat
ear pain
hoarse voice
lump in neck
painful swallowing
weight loss
When to see a doctor: within 1 week if persistent symptoms
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | नाशपाती के आकार की नली का कैंसर · गले का कैंसर · निगलने में कठिनाई · आवाज बदलना |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | பைரிஃபார்ம் சைனஸ் புற்றுநோய் · தொண்டை புற்று · விழுங்க வலி · குரல் மாற்றம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಪಿರಿಫಾರ್ಮ್ ಸೈನಸ್ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಗಂಟಲು ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ನುಂಗಲು ನೋವು · ಧ್ವನಿ ಬದಲಾವಣೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | పైరిఫార్మ్ సైనస్ క్యాన్సర్ · గొంతు కాన్సర్ · మింగడంలో నొప్పి · స్వరం మారడం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | পাইরিফর্ম সাইনাসের ক্যান্সার · গলার ক্যান্সার · গিলতে ব্যথা · গলার স্বর পরিবর্তন |
| Marathi (मराठी) | पायरीफॉर्म सायनसचा कर्करोग · घशाचा कॅन्सर · गिळताना दुखणे · आवाज बदलणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | પાયરિફોર્મ સાઇનસનું કેન્સર · ગળાનું કેન્સર · ગળવામાં દુખાવો · અવાજ બદલાવો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Malignant neoplasm of pyriform sinus?
difficulty swallowing, sore throat, ear pain, hoarse voice, lump in neck, painful swallowing.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1 week if persistent symptoms
Is Malignant neoplasm of pyriform sinus common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Malignant neoplasm of pyriform sinus?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 1 week if persistent symptoms.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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