Importance of Age as a Prognostic Factor for Tonsillar Carcinoma. Vrije Universiteit Brussel
BACKGROUND: We would like to evaluate the prognostic significance of young age (defined as 50 years old or less) for tonsillar carcinoma because of its association with HPV 16 virus infection.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data were extracted from the SEER database for 5535 patients aged 22-99 years (median 58) diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil between 1974 and 2003. Primary therapy included radiotherapy for 4494 ...
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data were extracted from the SEER database for 5535 patients aged 22-99 years (median 58) diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil between 1974 and 2003. Primary therapy included radiotherapy for 4494 ...