Management of head and neck primary unknown squamous cell carcinoma using combined positron emission tomography ‐computed tomography and transoral laser microsurgery

ConclusionsOccult head and neck primaries present a diagnostic challenge that is not adequately overcome using traditional detection protocols. The current study presents our unique protocol at Dalhousie University, which demonstrates the efficacy of the PET‐CT TLM protocol from both a detection and therapeutic perspective. Level of Evidence4. Laryngoscope, 2017

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Source: The Laryngoscope - December 1, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Victoria Kuta, Blair Williams, Matthew Rigby, Robert Hart, Jonathan Trites, Colin MacKay, S. Mark Taylor Tags: Head and Neck Source Type: research