Tumor-host interface in oral squamous cell carcinoma: Impact on nodal metastasis and prognosis.

Rishikesh ThakurAlok ThakarRajeev K MalhotraAtul SharmaAanchal Kakkar

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2021)

BG risk score is a powerful prognostic tool in OSCC additional to pTNM staging. It can enable risk stratification and inform decisions regarding post-surgical adjuvant treatment. It is undertaken with routine histopathological evaluation, with no increased expense or turnaround time. A case is made for its inclusion in OSCC reporting guidelines.

Keyphrases

lymph node
clinical practice
early stage
neoadjuvant chemotherapy
radiation therapy
combination therapy