Radiographic Predictors of Extranodal Extension on Preoperative Contrast-enhanced CT in Patients with Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Upfront treatment options for patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) include surgical resection or radiotherapy (RT). In surgically managed patients, extranodal extension (ENE) is an accepted indication for adjuvant chemoRT. Reliable methods to predict ENE using preoperative contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) are needed to better select the initial treatment approach and avoid trimodality therapy.

Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics - March 14, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: R.T. Hughes, C.M. Lack, J.R. Sachs, K.D. Hiatt, S. Smith, C. Steber, R. D'Agostino, P.M. Bunch Tags: 220 Source Type: research