Recently, Lymph Node Yield (LNY) and Lymph Node Ratio (LNR) have emerged as prognostic indicators in head and neck cancer. However, there is a lack of data regarding the LNY and LNR values in the specific neck levels dissected and regarding the factors that influence these values.

Lymph node yield and lymph node ratio in oral cavity and oropharyngeal carcinoma: Preliminary results from a prospective, multicenter, international cohort

De Virgilio, Armando;Spriano, Giuseppe;
2020-01-01

Abstract

Recently, Lymph Node Yield (LNY) and Lymph Node Ratio (LNR) have emerged as prognostic indicators in head and neck cancer. However, there is a lack of data regarding the LNY and LNR values in the specific neck levels dissected and regarding the factors that influence these values.
2020
Cancer
Head and neck cancer
Head and neck oncology
Lymph node ratio
Lymph node yield
Neck dissection
Oral cancer
Oral carcinoma
Oropharynx cancer
Oropharynx carcinoma
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