A comprehensive comparative analysis of treatment modalities for sinonasal malignancies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sinonasal malignancies are a rare and heterogeneous group of tumors for which there is a paucity of robust data with which to guide management decisions. The authors used the National Cancer Data Base to better understand the presenting characteristics of these tumors and to compare outcomes by treatment modality.

Methods

The National Cancer Data Base was queried for sinonasal malignancies diagnosed between 2004 and 2012. Overall survival was assessed using multivariate analyses and propensity score matching.

Results

A total of 11,160 patients were identified for the initial analysis. The majority were male, aged 40 to 69 years, with tumors of the nasal cavity or maxillary sinus. Squamous cell histology was most common. The majority of patients presented wi

SUBMITTER: Robin TP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6234843 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature