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EUROPEAN ANNALS OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK DISEASES
卷 127, 期 5, 页码 173-176出版社
ELSEVIER MASSON, CORP OFF
DOI: 10.1016/j.anorl.2010.07.011
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Squanious cell carcinoma; Larynx; Occult lymph node metastasis; Selective neck dissection
Objectives: To assess the incidence and impact on treatment and prognosis of occult lymph node metastasis in laryngeal cancer. Patients and methods: A retrospective study was performed on 164 patients treated for laryngeal cancer, initially classified as N0, with cervical lymph node dissection. Results: Occult metastases were found in 41 neck specimens (12.5%) from 32 patients (19.5%). Involvement per neck level was: 7% level IIa, 2.4% IIb, 4.2% III and 2.7% IV. Lymph node involvement was significantly increased in case of T3T4 tumor or invasion of the pre-epiglottic space or cartilage. Survival was significantly influenced by pN status (pN- = 12 years, vs pN+ = 9 years; P = 0.006). Conclusion: Level IIb or IV involvement is rare. Superselective neck dissection (IIa, Ill) seems to be indicated in T1T2 N0 tumor. In case of advanced tumor or pre-epigtottic space or cartilage invasion, functional neck dissection is mandatory. (C) 2010 Published by Elsevier Masson SAS.
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