Results
77 (71.3%) presented with early pT classification and 81 (75%) of were
node-negative. The parotid was the commonest site of malignancy (86,
79.6%). Perineural invasion (PNI) was present in 40 (37%) and
lymphovascular invasion (LVI) was present in 20 (18.5%). 63 (58.3%)
underwent adjuvant therapy. Median follow up was 36 months. Five-year OS
and DFS were 81.7% and 71%. Age ≥50, pT classification 3-4, high
tumour grade, PNI, and advanced TNM stage were all associated with worse
OS and DFS, and LVI with worse DFS. There was no survival difference
between a close (1-<5 mm) or negative (≥5 mm) resection
margin.