Assessment of cervical lymph node metastasis for therapeutic decision-making in squamous cell carcinoma of buccal mucosa: a prospective clinical analysis

Assessment of cervical lymph node metastasis for therapeutic decision-making in squamous cell carcinoma of buccal mucosa: a prospective clinical analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cervical metastasis has a tremendous impact on the prognosis in patients with carcinomas of the head and neck and the frequency of such spread is greater than 20% for most squamous cell carcinomas. With emerging evidence, focus is sh...

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Main Authors: Essig Harald, Warraich Riaz, Zulfiqar Gulraiz, Rana Madiha, Eckardt André, Gellrich Nils-Claudius, Rana Majeed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Squamous cell carcinoma
Prognosis
Oral cavity
Buccal mucosa
Lymph node metastasis
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/10/1/253

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