Prognostic role of the MRI‐based involvement of superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma
Giancarlo Tirelli,
Alberto Vito Marcuzzo,
Nicoletta Gardenal
et al.
Abstract:ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to determine the impact of the involvement of the superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle (SPCM) evaluated by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on outcome in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas (OPSCCs).MethodsA retrospective study including consecutive patients with OPSCC treated with curative intent.ResultsA total of 82 consecutive patients with OPSCC met inclusion criteria. At multivariate analysis, patients with SPCM infiltration were at significantly higher risk of dea… Show more
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