Factors predicting the development of distant metastases in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: A retrospective study from a single centre

Gumusay O., ÖZET A., Buyukberber S., Baykara M., Coskun U., Cetin B., ...More

JOURNAL OF BUON, vol.20, no.2, pp.521-526, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF BUON
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.521-526
  • Keywords: distant metastases, head and neck cancer, predictive factors, CANCER PATIENTS, RISK
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: The presence of distant metastases (DMs) after the initial treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is associated with a poor outcome. The incidence of DMs in head and neck cancer is about 4-26%. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of distant metastases and the factors predicting the development of DMs.