Journal Reviews

SCC of pinna – which histological features could predict prognosis?

6 October 2017 | | Squamous cell carcinoma, histology, metastases, pinna

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the pinna is reported to have a higher rate of metastasis than cutaneous SCC originating from elsewhere - up to 16% compared with less than 2% for the latter. The authors aimed to assess...

Sentinel nodes and UADT tumours

1 September 2017 | | micrometastasis, Sentinel Ganglion, Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, N0, lymphoscintigraphy, Cancer, GETTEC

This is the review of a multicentre study to set practical guidelines for sentinel node techniques (SLN) in upper aerodigestive tract (UADT) squamous cell carcinomas including classical and extended indications. SLN biopsies are strictly indicated in patients with clinically and...

When ears go bad

1 September 2015 | | Cancer, External auditory canal, Squamous cell carcinoma, Surgical management, Temporal bone malignancy, Temporal bone resection

Whilst rare, squamous cell carcinoma is the commonest primary malignancy of the temporal bone and is discussed in this review article. This tumour frequently presents with otalgia, ottorhoea and hearing loss; less commonly, with facial palsy or parotid mass. Investigations...

In the future there will be robots

1 November 2014 | | Skull Base Surgery, Head and Neck | Partial pharyngectomy, Robotic surgery, Squamous cell carcinoma, Tonsil cancer, Transoral resection

This edition of review articles encompasses the emerging techniques of robotic surgery, written by international experts from centres that are increasing their repertoire of procedures. The treatment of oropharyngeal cancer is challenging irrespective of modality, as oncological and functional outcomes...