[Principles of early diagnosis of malignant neoplasms in ENT organs]

According to Moscow city Oncological Dispensary, the number of patients with malignant neoplasms of ENT organs has increased during the last 5 years. In 79-84% of the patients the diseases is diagnosed at stage III-V which leads to rather poor results of treatment. Results of analysis of causes for late diagnosis of ENT neoplasms point out to the necessity to raise oncologic alertness among ambulatory physicians. Up-to-date methods of early diagnosis of oncological diseases of ENT organs are discussed.