Question 271 · LDEK · Malignant tumors
Contraindication for surgical treatment of regional metastases of oral cancer to cervical lymph nodes does not include:
- A. exposure of distant metastases.
- B. infiltration of cranial base, without internal carotid artery.
- C. metastases reaching above the clavicle.
- D. infiltration of prevertebral fascia and deep prevertebral muscles.
- E. B and C are true.
Hint
Consider which nodal levels lie within the field of a standard neck dissection and which findings make complete resection impossible.
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