New: NCI-funded clinical trial search
Mednet Logo

How would you manage papillary variant squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx?

Does papillary histology influence your decisions regarding surgery, chemo, radiation dose or nodal coverage?
1 Answer
Mednet Member
Mednet MemberInvited Expert
Radiation Oncology · University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Answered on

We prefer to approach papillary variant squamous cell carcinoma with a surgical approach. These cancers can be related to HPV (either high risk or mucosal subtypes) and generally carry a good prognosis. A selected neck dissection should be considered and if the tumor is larger or more invasive than ...

Join for free or sign in to see the full answer