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The neck node remains the most important prognostic factor for head and neck cancer, and its management is of paramount importance. The neck nodes can be classified into five levels (Fig. 5.1). Level I is subdivided into IA (submental) and IB (submandibular). Levels II, III, and IV are deep cervical nodes along with internal jugular vein. Level II is further divided into IIA (anterior to spinal accessory) and IIB (posterior to spinal accessory). Levels III and IV are lower cervical nodes. Level V is situated posterior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle. It is further subdivided into VA (anterior to spinal accessory) and VB (posterior to spinal accessory).
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Trivedi, N. (2015). Disease of the Neck. In: Atlas of Head and Neck Cancer Surgery. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2050-3_5
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