Table 1.
The relationship is shown between the initial tumor burden and orbital invasion, bone invasion, intracranial extension, and perineural invasion in mice with DM14 implanted in either the maxillary sinus or soft palate.
| Initial Tumor Burden | Orbital Invasion | Bone Invasion | Intracranial Invasion | Nasal Cavity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxillary Sinus | ||||
| 5 × 105 | 100% | 100% | 60% | 100% |
| 2 × 105 | 80% | 80% | 60% | 60% |
| 5 × 104 | 80% | 100% | 60% | 60% |
| 5 × 103 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Soft Palate | ||||
| 5 × 105 | 100% | 100% | 80% | 80% |
| 2 × 105 | 100% | 100% | 80% | 80% |
| 5 × 104 | 60% | 60% | 60% | 40% |
| 5 × 103 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |