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Distribution pattern and number of involved cervical lymph node levels for lymph node metastases present at initial staging (A) and in case of regional recurrence (B). Of note: multiple involved lymph node levels per patients are possible.
Abbreviations: CONTRA, contralateral; Ipsi, ipsilateral; RP LN, retropharyngeal lymph nodes.
