Case Report
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2019.
World J Clin Oncol. May 24, 2019; 10(5): 213-221
Published online May 24, 2019. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v10.i5.213
Table 1 Timeline of patient history and medical intervention of case 1
DatesRelevant past medical history and intervention
Summaries from initial and follow-up visitsDiagnostic testingInterventions
July 2009Patient presented with a 6-mo history of left jaw pain and massCytological examination of fine-needle aspirate of the massSurgical resection of the neck mass
July 2009Post-surgery follow-upA whole-body PET/CT scan and MRI of the head and neck regionInterferon alpha-2 (18 MIU three times a week for 8 wk)
September 2009On routine follow-up, an enlarged left supraclavicular lymph node was identifiedPET/CT scanRadiotherapy to the supraclavicular node in addition to the interferon alpha-2
October 2009Metastatic disease to the left pterygoid region, masseter muscle and the temporalis musclePET/CT scan and MRIComplete resection of involved areas with adjuvant weekly radiotherapy
February 2010Metastatic disease to the lungs, spine and left neck soft tissuePET/CT scan and MRIExpired within a wk