Transoral endoscopic base of tongue mucosectomy for investigation of unknown primary cancers of head and neck.

Transoral endoscopic base of tongue mucosectomy for investigation of unknown primary cancers of head and neck.

Clin Otolaryngol. 2018 Mar 15;:

Authors: Wallis S, O'Toole L, Karsai L, Jemy J

Abstract
Cancer of the unknown primary (CUP) makes up 2-4% of new head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) diagnoses. This scenario is recognised as a diagnostic challenge for head and neck surgeons. For all patients with proven cervical lymph node metastatic SCC without a clinically apparent primary site, the current UK guidelines recommends PET-CT, panendoscopy with directed biopsies and bilateral tonsillectomy as a standard of care. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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