Sublingual glands or stage IV was a poorer, and sufficient RT was a better prognostic factor for ACCHN. Sufficient RT was effective to prevent local recurrence after surgical resection. Positive surgical margins caused an increase in DM.
For N2a as well as N1 disease without ECE, a single treatment modality, including ND or RT alone is acceptable. When ND alone is performed, thorough monitoring should be continued during follow-up to identify the emergence of the primary lesion.
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