Table 2: Characteristics of patients detected secondary cervical lymph node metastases.

Characteristics No. of patients (% of total)
Sex Male 9 (56)
Female 7 (44)
Age (y) Range 36-80
Mean 64.4
Primary site Tongue 10 (63)
Mandibular gingiva 1 (6)
Maxillary gingiva 1 (6)
Floor of mouth 1 (6)
Buccal mucosa 3 (19)
Total 16 (100)