ORL; journal for oto-rhino-laryngology and its related specialties
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ORL J. Otorhinolaryngol. Relat. Spec. · Jan 2006
Cervical lymph node metastases from occult squamous cell carcinoma: analysis of 82 cases.
The aim of this study was to analyze the prognostic value of some clinical factors and to compare the survival of different treatment plans in patients with cervical lymph node metastases from occult squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). ⋯ Initial N-category and metastasis localization were the most important prognostic factors and nodal relapse the major cause of treatment failure, thus optimal management of cervical nodes appears crucial for the success of treatment. Patients receiving bilateral neck plus mucosal irradiation had a higher survival rate than those who received ipsilateral irradiation.