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ArticleFrontiers in oncology2021

Deep Inguinal Lymph Node Metastases Can Predict Pelvic Lymph Node Metastases and Prognosis in Penile Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Zhenyu Yang, Xingliang Tan, Yanjun Wang, Yuantao Zou, Dong Chen, Zhiming Wu, Zhuowei Liu, Yonghong Li, Zike Qin, Hui Han and 2 more

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Article in Frontiers in oncology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Zhenyu YangDepartment of Urology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
Xingliang TanDepartment of Urology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
Yanjun WangDepartment of Urology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
Yuantao ZouDepartment of Urology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
Dong ChenDepartment of Urology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
Zhiming WuDepartment of Urology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
Zhuowei LiuDepartment of Urology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
Yonghong LiDepartment of Urology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
Zike QinDepartment of Urology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
Hui HanDepartment of Urology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
Fangjian ZhouDepartment of Urology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
Kai YaoDepartment of Urology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
Sun Yat-sen University · CNSun Yat-sen University Cancer Center · CN

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Abstract

objectivesTo evaluate the relationship between deep inguinal lymph node metastasis (ILNM) and pelvic lymph node metastasis (PLNM) and explore the prognostic value of deep ILNM in penile squamous cell carcinoma (PSCC). MATERIALS AND

methodsThe records of 189 patients with ILNM treated for PSCC were analysed retrospectively. Logistic regression models were used to test for predictors of PLNM. Cox regression was performed in univariable and multivariable analyses of cancer-specific survival (CSS). CSS was compared using Kaplan-Meier analyses and log rank tests.

resultsPLNM were observed in 53 cases (28.0%). According to logistic regression models, only deep ILNM (OR 9.72, p<0.001) and number (≥3) of metastatic inguinal lymph nodes (ILNs) (OR 2.36, p=0.03) were independent predictors of PLNM. The incidences of PLNM were 18% and 19% with negative deep ILNM and extranodal extension (ENE); and 76% and 42% with positive deep ILNM and ENE, respectively. The accuracy of deep ILNM, ENE, bilateral involvement and number (≥3) of ILNMs for predicting PLNM were 81.0%, 65.6%, 63.5% and 67.2%, respectively. The CSS was significantly different in patients with positive and negative deep ILNM (median 1.7 years

conclusionsDeep ILNM is the most accurate factor for predicting PLNM in PSCC according to our data. We recommend that patients with deep ILNM should be referred for pelvic lymph node dissection. Involvement of deep ILNs indicates poor prognosis. We propose that patients with metastases of deep ILNs may be staged as pN3.

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lymph node dissectionneoplasm metastasispenile neoplasmsprognosisstaging

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