One-step nucleic acid amplification for detecting lymph node metastasis of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Background: In head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) 30% of cN0 patients have occult metastasis. LN invasion is a major prognostic factor. Sentinel lymph node (SLN) is an option for cN0 neck management.

Quality of life in the management of small vestibular schwannomas: Observation, radiotherapy and microsurgery.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare quality of life (QOL) in small unilateral vestibular schwannoma (VS) patients managed by microsurgery, radiotherapy or observation.

Study Design: A retrospective chart review.

Methods: The study included a total of 142 patients with VS stage 1 or 2 according to the Koos classification and treated between January 2004 and December 2015.