Metastatic Pattern of Spread of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Introduction:
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) involving the oropharynx, larynx, nasopharynx, etc.
Prevalence: Uncommon Metastasis Frequency: Rare
References:
ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec. 2001 Jul-Aug;63(4):202-7. PMID: 11408812
Primary Tumor:
Sorry, no description has been written for the primary tumor.
Known Metastatic Locations:
| Site | Frequency | Characteristics | Comments |
| Lung Parenchyma | Common | Cavitary | by far, the most common site of metastasis |
| Bone | Uncommon | Lytic | |
| Liver | Rare | ||
| Skin (Cutaneous and Subcutaneous) | Very Rare | ||
| Mediastinum | Very Rare | ||
| Bone Marrow | Very Rare |