Redefining Perineural Invasion: Integration of Biology With Clinical Outcome

A diagnosis of perineural invasion (PNI), defined as cancer within or surrounding at least 33% of the nerve, leads to selection of aggressive treatment in squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Recent mechanistic studies show that cancer and nerves interact prior to physical contact. The purpose of this stu...

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Main Authors: Ligia B. Schmitd, Lauren J. Beesley, Nickole Russo, Emily L. Bellile, Ronald C. Inglehart, Min Liu, Genevieve Romanowicz, Gregory T. Wolf, Jeremy M.G. Taylor, Nisha J. D'Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-07-01
Series:Neoplasia: An International Journal for Oncology Research
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1476558618301155