Perineural invasion and perineural tumor spread in head and neck cancer

RL Bakst, CM Glastonbury, U Parvathaneni… - International Journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Perineural invasion (PNI), the neoplastic invasion of nerves, is a common pathologic finding
in head and neck cancer that is associated with poor clinical outcomes. PNI is a histologic …

Adenoid cystic carcinoma: a review of clinical features, treatment targets and advances in improving the immune response to monoclonal antibody therapy

J Nightingale, B Lum, R Ladwa, F Simpson… - … et Biophysica Acta (BBA …, 2021 - Elsevier
The natural history of adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is relentless, defined by treatment
failure heralded by locoregional recurrence and distant metastatic disease. In this review …

Perineural spread in head-and-neck malignancies: Imaging findings–An updated literature review

O Medvedev, M Hedesiu, A Ciurea… - Bosnian Journal of …, 2021 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Perineural spread (PNS) represents the tumor's ability to disseminate along nerves. The aim
of this article is to review the relevant literature about the PNS in head-and-neck tumors. The …

Bell's palsy

SG Reich - CONTINUUM: Lifelong Learning in Neurology, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Abstract Purpose of Review: Bell's palsy is a common outpatient problem, and while the
diagnosis is usually straightforward, a number of diagnostic pitfalls can occur, and a lengthy …

Perineural invasion and perineural spread in periocular squamous cell carcinoma

JY Tong, SC Huilgol, C James, S Rajak, D Selva - Eye, 2023 - nature.com
Perineural invasion (PNI) in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the periocular
region is a prognostic marker of adverse tumour outcomes. PNI carries a well-established …

Endoscopic anterior transmaxillary “transalisphenoid” approach to Meckel's cave and the middle cranial fossa: an anatomical study and clinical application

HQ Truong, X Sun, E Celtikci, H Borghei-Razavi… - Journal of …, 2018 - thejns.org
OBJECTIVE Multiple approaches have been designed to reach the medial middle fossa (for
lesions in Meckel's cave, in particular), but an anterior approach through the greater wing of …

Brachial plexopathy due to perineural tumor spread: a retrospective single-center experience of clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatments, and outcomes

YJ Im, YC Yoon, DH Sung - Acta Neurochirurgica, 2024 - Springer
Background Perineural tumor spread (PNTS) to the brachial plexus (BP) is a rare and
challenging condition. This study aimed to elucidate the clinical presentations, diagnostic …

Facial nerve perineural spread from cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck: A single institution analysis of epidemiology, treatment, survival …

MJC Schachtel, M Gandhi, JJ Bowman… - Head & …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background This study aimed to examine patients with facial nerve (VII) perineural spread
(PNS) from cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. Methods …

Immunotherapy for the treatment of perineural spread in cutaneous head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: time to rethink treatment paradigms

J Nightingale, M Gandhi, J Helena, J Bowman… - Head & …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background Immune checkpoint inhibitors have shown promising antitumour activity.
Application in head and neck cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) large nerve …

Clinical perineural invasion and immunotherapy for head and neck cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

MP Wu, KL Reinshagen, MB Cunnane… - The …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives/Hypothesis To describe outcomes of advanced head and neck cutaneous
squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) with clinical perineural invasion (cPNI) treated with …