Prognostic significance of tumor budding thresholds in oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma
Prognostic significance of tumor budding thresholds in oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma
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DOI:
10.1111/odi.14193
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发表时间:
2022-04-16
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影响因子:
3.8
通讯作者:
Troiano, Giuseppe
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作者:
Mascitti, Marco;Togni, Lucrezia;Troiano, Giuseppe
Background Oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (OTSCC) represents the most common malignancy of the oral cavity. Tumor budding (TB) is a reliable prognostic factor in OTSCC; however, a standardized scoring system is not still validated. Aims The study aims to evaluate the prognostic role of TB in 211 OTSCC patients treated between 1997 and 2018. Materials & Methods TB was evaluated on hematoxylin and eosin-stained sections in the hotspot area of the infiltrative front (x200-magnification). It was scored using a two-tier system, a three-tier system, and according to BD-model and revised-Grading system. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses of disease-specific survival (DSS) and disease-free survival (DFS) were performed. A p These data confirm the prognostic value of TB in predicting DSS in OTSCC. Classifying patients into two groups using the 5-bud cutoff significantly discriminates their outcomes. Conclusion Since the established role of DOI and the poor prognostic value of grading, TB could be considered an independent prognostic marker.