Sentinel lymph node biopsyÓ?s role in oral cavity cancer: analysis of cases and literature review
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Early-stage oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OCSCC) presents with occult metastases in up to 30% of cases.For this reason, a dilemma remains between adopting a watchful waiting approach or a more aggressive strategy with elective neck dissection (END).In recent years, an intermediate option has emerged: sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), which enables ganglionar staging with less morbidity compared to END.This study reviews the related literature and early-stage OCSCC cases from our department, aiming to implement SLNB as a procedure in our institution.
Source: Revista Portuguesa Oncologia
Authors: António Faria-de-Almeida, Francisco Teixeira-Marques, Joana Rebelo, Leandro Ribeiro, Mónica Teixeira, Pedro Oliveira
Institution: Unidade Local de Saúde Gaia/Espinho
Language: English
Topic: Head and Neck Cancer Studies
Subfield: Otorhinolaryngology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4411331215