Association of Immunosuppression With Outcomes of Patients With Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck

Importance

Patients with immunosuppression have a higher incidence of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) and often present with more aggressive, multifocal disease.

Objectives

To determine the risks for mortality in patients with cSCC and immunosuppression compared with nonimmunosuppression and to compare the difference in mortality risk based on the cause of immunocompromise.

Design, Setting, and Participants

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