Abstract
IntroductionIn the N0 neck the incidence of ECS might range from 13 to 60%. In this retrospective study we intended at evaluating the primary tumor and nodal characteristics that might influence the presence of ECS in early stage OSCC. MethodsThe predictor variables were tumor and nodal features and the incidence of ENE was the outcome. Univariate and multivariate regression models along with ROC curve and Youden's J statistics was used for analysis. A p value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. ResultsThe cut off value for DOI was 6.5 mm and LN size was 12.5 mm with overall accuracy of 80.15% and 84.93% respectively. Primary tumor features and LN size was significantly associated with ENE. DiscussionOral tongue tumors and PNI are independent risk factors for ENE. An elective neck dissection remains the standard of care from both diagnostic and therapeutic viewpoints.
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