Fine needle aspiration cytology including the analysis of human papilloma virus (HPV) DNA enhances the diagnostic workup of solitary cystic neck lesions in a population with a high incidence of HPV positive oropharyngeal cancer

Background and purpose: Distinguishing branchial cleft cysts (BrCCs) from cystic metastases of human papillomavirus (HPV) positive tonsillar or base of tongue squamous cell carcinoma and cancer of unknown primary (CUP) is challenging. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) from cystic metastasis can...

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Main Authors: Evelina Jörtsö, Linda Marklund, Martin Harper Hysek, Anders Näsman, Lalle Hammarstedt-Nordenvall, Mathias von Beckerath, Tina Dalianis, Rusana Bark
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Medical Journals Sweden 2025-02-01
Series:Acta Oncologica
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Online Access:https://medicaljournalssweden.se/actaoncologica/article/view/42078
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