Peritumoral cuffing by T ‐cell tumor‐infiltrating lymphocytes distinguishes HPV‐related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma from oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma

ConclusionsFor the first time, we show an architectural pattern of immune infiltrate in HNSCC is seen exclusively in HPV‐positive patients with improved recurrence‐free survival and suggests an organized host immunological response contributes to disease control.

Source: Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine - July 14, 2017 Category: Pathology Authors: Kate Poropatich, David Hernandez, Joel Fontanarosa, Koshonna Brown, Gayle Woloschak, Ajit Paintal, Kirtee Raparia, Sandeep Samant Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research