Induction chemotherapy followed by conversion surgery for p16-positive oropharyngeal carcinoma

Human papillomavirus-induced oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (p16+ OPC) is considered a unique disease entity. Despite highly successful clinical management using (chemo-) radiotherapy, late toxicities cause terrible distress to the patients. Reducing these complications and maintaining a good quality of life are crucial. A 64-year-old woman presented with complaints of a mass on the right side of the neck without pharyngeal symptoms....