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Volume 4 Issue 2 (March - April, 2016)

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PERINEURAL SPREAD IN HEAD AND NECK CANCER - CURRENT PERSPECTIVES
Jaspreet Singh Badwal, Shivani Garg, Simarpreet Singh Batra, Neha, Pulkit Jindal

Perineural spread is mechanism of tumor dissemination along a nerve in the head and neck with decreased survival and a higher risk of local recurrence and metastasis. Even though several theories have been proposed,  pathogenesis of perineural spread is poorly understood. Advances in diagnostic imaging and the development of  new fronts like skull base surgery have brought a transcending change in the treatment of perineural spread in head and neck cancer. Present review is an attempt to discuss pathogenesis, pathways of spread, various diagnostic modalities and treatment protocol.
Key words: Head and neck cancer, Perineural invasion, perineural spread.

Corresponding author: Dr. Jaspreet Singh Badwal, H.No. 4 Phulkian Enclave, Jail Road, Patiala – 147001, Punjab, Email: mystiq.ind@gmail.com

This article may be cited as:  Badwal JS, Garg S, Batra SS, Neha, Jindal P. Perineural Spread in Head and Neck Cancer: Current Perspectives. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2016;4(2):15-19.
 
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