Prognostic scoring models in parotid gland carcinoma

Background The aim was to identify prognostic factors and test three scoring models that predicted the risk of recurrence in patients with parotid gland carcinoma. Methods All Danish carcinoma, treated curative intent, from 1990 2015 (n = 726) were included. Potential evaluated using Cox regression competing analyses. concordance each model estimated Harrel's C index. Results study population consisted 344 men 382 women, a median age 63 years. Age above 60 years, high grade histology, T3/T4 tumor, regional lymph node metastases, involved surgical margins all associated significant reduction recurrence-free survival. agreed best actual outcomes had C-index 0.76. Conclusion Prognostic may improve individualized follow-up strategies after curatively intended treatment for