Head and neck cancers, Version 2.2014. Clinical practice guidelines in oncology.

This selection from the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) for Head and Neck Cancers focuses on glottic laryngeal cancer, which is the most common type of laryngeal cancer and has an excellent cure rate. The lymphatic drainage of the glottis is sparse, and early stage primaries rarely spread to regional nodes. Because hoarseness is an early symptom, most glottic laryngeal cancer is early stage at diagnosis. Updates to these guidelines for 2014 include revisions to "Principles of Radiation Therapy" for each site and "Principles of Surgery," and the addition of a new section on "Principles of Dental Evaluation and Management."

Wound Complications in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas After Anti-PD-1 Therapy.

Immune checkpoint inhibitors have demonstrated activity in recurrent/metastatic head and neck squamous cell cancer, but less is known regarding their long-term sequelae. We describe four patients who, after complete responses to anti-PD-1 therapy, developed complications requiring surgical intervention. Patient 1 is a 57-year-old female whose marked tumor regression exposed some mandibular hardware. Patient 2 is a 39-year-old male who developed an ulcerated buccal lesion with exposed mandible. Patient 3 is a 66-year-old male with craniofacial osteoradionecrosis. Patient 4 is a 71-year-old male who developed an exposed and fractured mandible. All patients successfully underwent surgical intervention and remain disease free. Laryngoscope, 129:E428-E433, 2019.