Small cell carcinoma of the head and neck: An analysis of the National Cancer Database.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose/objective(s)

To evaluate treatment trends and overall survival of patients with small cell carcinoma of the head and neck region.

Materials/methods

Patients from 2004 to 2012 were identified from the National Cancer Database. Patient demographics and overall survival were analyzed. Multivariable analysis was used to identify predictors of survival.

Results

Among 347,252 head and neck patients a total of 1042 (0.3%) patients with small cell carcinoma were identified. 17% of patients were diagnosed as stage I/II, 61% as stage III/IVA/IVB and 22% as stage IVC disease. The distribution by anatomic site was 9% oral cavity, 12% oropharynx, 35% larynx, 4% hypopharynx, 10% nasopharynx and 30% nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. The median overall survival by anatomica

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC5553627 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature