ANAMNESIS / SYMPTOMS:
A 52 year old patient who underwent a resection of a carcinoma of the hypophayrynx and postsurgical radiochemotherapy realized an increasing swelling in the area of the chin some weeks ago.


FINDINGS:
An in its structure softened and thickened subcutaneous fatty tissue is clearly visible. The distances between surface of the skin and floor of the mouth as well as digastric and mylohyoid muscles are extended.


DIAGNOSIS:
The patient is suspected of having a submental lymphoedema.