XXXX : a retrospective study.

@entity1 @entity5 @entity3541
This is a comprehensive retrospective study (1965-1984) of 130 @entity1 with @entity5 . @entity1 were studied by comparison of presenting symptoms, histopathologies, treatments, disease-free intervals, and ultimate intervals. @entity3541 was noted on presentation in 23% of the cases and regional neck node metastases were noted in 13%. Both findings correlated with prognosis. Seventy @entity1 underwent surgery alone and 30 @entity1 received combined therapy. The remaining @entity1 were excluded from the study. The overall 5-year survival rate was 50%, with a 44% risk of recurrence. Fifty-six percent of the @entity1 whose conditions subsequently recurred had their facial nerves sacrificed at time of surgery. Selected @entity1 who received combined therapy experienced better local regional control and a prolonged disease-free interval as compared with those who underwent surgery alone. Combined therapy, however, provided no survival benefit for this group of @entity1 . Adjuvant radiation therapy is recommended in the treatment planning of selected @entity5 of the parotid gland.
