Management of the clinically negative neck in early squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity

Scharukh Jalisi

doi:10.1016/j.otc.2004.09.002

Management of the clinically negative neck in early squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2005 Feb;38(1):37-46, viii. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2004.09.002.

Author

Scharukh Jalisi¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, S-2100 Medical Center North, Nashville, TN 37232, USA. scharukh.jalisi@vanderbilt.edu

PMID: 15649497
DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2004.09.002

Abstract

The management of the clinically negative neck in early squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity is controversial. This article presents the arguments in favor and against the various options for management of these patients.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology*
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / secondary
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / therapy*
Humans
Lymph Nodes / pathology*
Lymphatic Metastasis
Mouth Neoplasms / pathology*
Mouth Neoplasms / therapy*
Neck
Neck Dissection
Risk Factors