The problem of hidden metastases in larynx and hypopharynx carcinoma
Sieczka, J.; Zietek, E.
Otolaryngologia Polska 54(Suppl 31): 267-269
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-6657 PMID: 10974903 Document Number: 515911
On the base of 1901 cases of larynx and hypopharynx carcinoma treated in ENT Department in Szczecin occurrence of occult nodal metastases was analysed. The frequency of such cases was 21%. Clinical statement and localisation of the tumour was the major factors predicted to occurrence of occult metastases. It was statistically pointed out that nodal recurrences occurred mainly among the patients with occult metastases. Survival rate was significantly better in group with no occult metastases (64.9%--3 year and 50.4--5 year) than in group with occult metastases (37.5%--3 year and 27.9%--5 year).