Perineural spread of malignant head and neck tumors: review of the literature and analysis of cases treated at a teaching hospital
Abstract Perineural tumor spread refers to the migration of tumor cells along nerve tissues. It worsens the prognosis, increases the recurrence rate, and diminishes 5-year survival by up to 30%. It is an important finding on imaging tests employed in the staging of patients with head and neck cancer...
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| Language: | English |
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Colégio Brasileiro de Radiologia e Diagnóstico por Imagem
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| Series: | Radiologia Brasileira |
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