Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas: Can imaging findings predict HPV status?

ConclusionsThe association between p16 ‐positive status and the tonsillar cancer site is very high. Imaging features of p16‐positive metastatic LNs include relatively large cystic neck nodes with low HU values. This is an imaging signature of p16‐positive OPSCCs and can potentially influence patient’s early diagnosis and prognosi s.

Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - February 16, 2021 Category: Radiology Authors: Igor Fomin, Ian Hughes, Sandeep Bhuta Tags: Medical Imaging —Original Article Source Type: research