Management of Cervical Metastases in Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Base of Tongue
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- 1 September 2003
- journal article
- case report
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
- Vol. 129 (9) , 983-986
- https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.129.9.983
Abstract
LOCALLY ADVANCED squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the base of tongue (BOT) can be treated with surgical resection followed by radiotherapy or with definitive radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy. Although cure and recurrence rates are similar with these 2 approaches,1 in general, the morbidity is considered to be less with radiotherapy.2 Therefore, in recent years, many centers have preferred to treat SCC of the BOT with radiotherapy, reserving surgery for salvage treatment.Keywords
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