Prognostic Value of Radiologic Extranodal Extension in Human Papillomavirus-Related Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Boeun Lee Young Jun Choi Seon Ok Kim Yoon Se Lee Jung Yong Hong Jung-Hwan Baek Jeong Hyun Lee

Published in: Korean journal of radiology (2020)

Radiologic ENE on CT or MRI did not predict poor PFS in patients with HPV-related OPSCC, although there was a trend towards worse PFS. Further studies are warranted to determine whether radiologic ENE is a useful imaging biomarker to risk-stratify patients with HPV-related OPSCC.

Keyphrases

squamous cell carcinoma
high grade
contrast enhanced
computed tomography
magnetic resonance
radiation therapy
photodynamic therapy
dual energy