Significance of Worst Pattern of Invasion-5 in Early-Stage Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma

ConclusionSatellite nodules and extratumoural LVI correlated significantly with survival outcomes in our early-stage OSCC cohort. Further study is required to investigate the benefit of adjuvant treatment in these cases and to ascertain if WPOI-5 parameters including satellite nodules should be mandatory reporting data elements.
Source: Head and Neck Pathology - Category: Pathology Source Type: research