Prognostic value of various molecular and cellular features in oral squamous cell carcinomas: a review.
Recent findings of prognostic value for oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCCs) which may supplement clinical staging are reviewed. Many reports show that histopathologic grading, measurements of tumor-thickness and DNA-content have independent prognostic value and may thus be of clinical value. Features regarding cells at the invading margins of the tumors are probably of higher prognostic value than features within other parts of the tumors. Reportedly, various other cellular and serum markers have prognostic associations worthwhile further research.
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Department of Oral Pathology, University of Oslo, Norway.
D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000032:analysis; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology*; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D011379:Prognosis
D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor