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Diagnostic Accuracy of Liquid Biopsy for Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders and Head and Neck Cancer: an Overview of Systematic Reviews.

Anna Luíza Damaceno AraújoAlan Roger Santos-SilvaLuiz Paulo Kowalski
Published in: Current oncology reports (2023)
A total of 20 SRs were included. Only seven SRs were able to reach more solid conclusions around the retrieved findings by calculating the pooled sensitivity, specificity, and the overall area under the curve (AUC). Despite the limitations, significant RoB, and lack of test metrics in primary studies, all SRs recognize and encourage the potential role of saliva in the early diagnosis of oral cancer.
Keyphrases
  • systematic review
  • ultrasound guided
  • randomized controlled trial
  • human health
  • fine needle aspiration
  • case control
  • risk assessment
  • study protocol