Lymph node metastasis in nasal vestibule cancer: a review. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • BACKGROUND: Squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal vestibule (SCCNV) is an uncommon malignancy. Our purpose is to define the incidence of simultaneous and delayed regional metastasis in SCCNV according to the available literature. METHODS: Articles discussing SCCNV and addressing the issue of regional lymph node metastases were reviewed. CONCLUSION: SCCNV is an uncommon form of cancer, possibly originating in the mucocutaneous junction. The incidence of lymph node metastasis is variably reported. The data in the literature do not provide a solid basis for recommendations on elective treatment of the neck. Thorough examination of the neck is recommended, preferably with modern imaging techniques.

publication date

  • December 9, 2010

Research

keywords

  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
  • Nose Neoplasms

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 81255161312

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1002/hed.21570

PubMed ID

  • 22076981

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 33

issue

  • 12