Severe anemia is associated with poor tumor oxygenation in head and neck squamous cell carcinomas.
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys
; 46(2): 459-66, 2000 Jan 15.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To investigate the relationship between tumor oxygenation and the blood hemoglobin (Hb) concentration in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN). METHODS AND MATERIALS A total of 133 patients with SCCHN underwent pretreatment polarographic pO2 measurements of their tumors. In 66 patients measurements were also made in sternocleidomastoid muscles. The patients were divided into three groups according to their Hb concentration-severe anemia (Hb < 11.0 g/dl), mild anemia (female Hb 11.0-11.9 g/dl; male Hb 11.0-12.9 g/dl), and normal Hb concentration (female Hb > or =12.0 g/dl; male > or =13.0 g/dl).RESULTS:
No significant difference in tumor oxygenation could be detected between mildly anemic patients and patients with a normal Hb level. However, the tumor oxygenation in the severely anemic group was significantly below that of each of the other two groups (p < 0.0001). There was no significant difference between the Hb groups in oxygenation of sternocleidomastoid muscles. In a multivariate analysis including Hb group, tumor volume, smoking habits, gender, T-stage, N-stage, and histologic grade a Hb level < 11 g/dl was found to be the strongest predictor for a poor tumor oxygenation. Smoking also had a marginal influence on median pO2.CONCLUSION:
Our data suggest that a low Hb concentration and cigarette smoking contribute to inadequate oxygenation of SCCHN and thus for increased radioresistance. Consequently, Hb correction and abstinence from smoking may significantly improve tumor oxygenation.
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Assunto principal:
Oxigênio
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Hemoglobina A
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Carcinoma de Células Escamosas
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Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço
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Anemia
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys
Ano de publicação:
2000
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Alemanha