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Liu S, Wang R, Fang J. Exploring the frontiers: tumor immune microenvironment and immunotherapy in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Discov Oncol 2024; 15:22. [PMID: 38294629 PMCID: PMC10830966 DOI: 10.1007/s12672-024-00870-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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The global prevalence of head and neck malignancies positions them as the sixth most common form of cancer, with the head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) representing the predominant histological subtype. Despite advancements in multidisciplinary approaches and molecular targeted therapies, the therapeutic outcomes for HNSCC have only marginally improved, particularly in cases of recurrent or metastatic HNSCC (R/MHNSCC). This situation underscores the critical necessity for the development of innovative therapeutic strategies. Such strategies are essential not only to enhance the efficacy of HNSCC treatment but also to minimize the incidence of associated complications, thus improving overall patient prognosis. Cancer immunotherapy represents a cutting-edge cancer treatment that leverages the immune system for targeting and destroying cancer cells. It's applied to multiple cancers, including melanoma and lung cancer, offering precision, adaptability, and the potential for long-lasting remission through immune memory. It is observed that while HNSCC patients responsive to immunotherapy often experience prolonged therapeutic benefits, only a limited subset demonstrates such responsiveness. Additionally, significant clinical challenges remain, including the development of resistance to immunotherapy. The biological characteristics, dynamic inhibitory changes, and heterogeneity of the tumor microenvironment (TME) in HNSCC play critical roles in its pathogenesis, immune evasion, and therapeutic resistance. This review aims to elucidate the functions and mechanisms of anti-tumor immune cells and extracellular components within the HNSCC TME. It also introduces several immunosuppressive agents commonly utilized in HNSCC immunotherapy, examines factors influencing the effectiveness of these treatments, and provides a comprehensive summary of immunotherapeutic strategies relevant to HNSCC.
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- Shaokun Liu
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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Xu M, Gu X, Yang L, Ge S, Zhao P. Publication Trends of Research on Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma During 2002 to 2022: A 20-Year Bibliometric Study. J Craniofac Surg 2023; 34:2379-2383. [PMID: 37639658 PMCID: PMC10597449 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000009666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is the sixth most common cancer worldwide. Our study attempted to analyze the research trends in HNSCC and compare contributions from different countries, institutions, journals, and authors. MATERIALS AND METHODS The authors extracted publications in this field from 2002 to 2022 from the Web of Science database. Microsoft Excel and VOSviewer were performed to collect data on publication numbers, analyze publication trends, and visualize relevant results. RESULTS A total of 1903 publications were screened. In the past 20 years, the United States contributed the most publications and citations in the HNSCC research. China ranked second in the number of publications. The Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery was the most productive journal concerning HNSCC. ESMAELIB of the University of Texas System and ROSENTHAL EL of Stanford University had published the most publications in this field. Keywords were categorized into 3 clusters: basic study, clinical feature study, and treatment-related study. The keywords "reflectance confocal microscopy", "raman-spectroscopy", and "confocal laser endomicroscopy" were most frequently emerged in the recent years. Management-related research has been recognized as a potential focus in the HNSCC.
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- Mingpeng Xu
- Department of Ophthalmology, Xinhua Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Xinhua Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
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Galmiche A, Saidak Z, Babin E, Brenet E, Davrou J, Fournier I, Devauchelle B, Testelin S, Dakpe S, Pellet A, Thariat J, Bastit V, Clatot F, Saintigny P, Bouaoud J, Foy JP. From precise surgery to precision surgery: The multiple dimensions of therapeutic precision for head and neck cancer. JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY, ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY 2023; 124:101342. [PMID: 36423829 DOI: 10.1016/j.jormas.2022.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Antoine Galmiche
- UR7516 CHIMERE (Chirurgie, imagerie et régénération tissulaire de l'extrémité céphalique), université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, France; Institut Faire Face, CHU Amiens, 80054 Amiens, France; Centre de Biologie Humaine, CHU Amiens, 80054 Amiens, France.
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- UR7516 CHIMERE (Chirurgie, imagerie et régénération tissulaire de l'extrémité céphalique), université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, France; Institut Faire Face, CHU Amiens, 80054 Amiens, France; Centre de Biologie Humaine, CHU Amiens, 80054 Amiens, France
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- Service d'ORL-CCF, laboratoire Anticipe Inserm U1086, CHU de Caen, Normandie université France, 14033 Caen, France
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and neck surgery, CHU Reims, Hôpital Robert Debré, Rue du Général Koenig, 51100, Reims, France ; Faculty of Medicine, Reims Champagne Ardenne University, 51100, Reims, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Paris, France; Department of Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Laboratoire Protéomique, Réponse Inflammatoire et Spectrométrie de Masse (PRISM), Inserm U1192, Université de Lille, F-59000 Lille, France ; Institut Universitaire de France (IUF), F-75000 Paris, France
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- UR7516 CHIMERE (Chirurgie, imagerie et régénération tissulaire de l'extrémité céphalique), université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, France; Institut Faire Face, CHU Amiens, 80054 Amiens, France; Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Stomatology, University Hospital of Amiens, Amiens, France
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- UR7516 CHIMERE (Chirurgie, imagerie et régénération tissulaire de l'extrémité céphalique), université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, France; Institut Faire Face, CHU Amiens, 80054 Amiens, France; Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Stomatology, University Hospital of Amiens, Amiens, France
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- UR7516 CHIMERE (Chirurgie, imagerie et régénération tissulaire de l'extrémité céphalique), université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, France; Institut Faire Face, CHU Amiens, 80054 Amiens, France; Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Stomatology, University Hospital of Amiens, Amiens, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Paris, France ; Department of Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, 47-83 boulevard de l'Hôpital, Paris 75013, France ; Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, INSERM 1052, CNRS 5286, Centre Léon Bérard, Centre de recherche en cancérologie de Lyon, Lyon 69008, France
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Centre François Baclesse, Caen, France; Laboratoire de Physique Corpusculaire UMR6534 IN2P3 ENSICAEN CNRS, Normandy University, Caen, France
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Centre François Baclesse, Caen, France
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- Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, Inserm U1245, Rouen, France; Department of Medical Oncology, Centre Henri Becquerel, Rouen, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, INSERM 1052, CNRS 5286, Centre Léon Bérard, Centre de recherche en cancérologie de Lyon, Lyon 69008, France ; Department of Medical Oncology, Centre Léon Bérard, 28 rue Laennec, 69373 Lyon cedex 08, Lyon 69008, France; Department of Translational Medicine, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon 69008, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Paris, France ; Department of Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, 47-83 boulevard de l'Hôpital, Paris 75013, France ; Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, INSERM 1052, CNRS 5286, Centre Léon Bérard, Centre de recherche en cancérologie de Lyon, Lyon 69008, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Paris, France ; Department of Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, 47-83 boulevard de l'Hôpital, Paris 75013, France ; Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, INSERM 1052, CNRS 5286, Centre Léon Bérard, Centre de recherche en cancérologie de Lyon, Lyon 69008, France
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Saidak Z, Galmiche A, Ouendo M, Chatelain D, Constans JM, Testelin S. Principe et applicabilité de la chirurgie de précision aux cancers de la tête et du cou. Med Sci (Paris) 2022; 38:562-569. [DOI: 10.1051/medsci/2022082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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La chirurgie est la modalité de traitement curatif la plus fréquemment utilisée dans les cancers de la tête et du cou. Elle est intégrée dans des schémas de stratification thérapeutique précis, mais la conduite de l’acte chirurgical et son évaluation ne tiennent, la plupart du temps, pas compte de la biologie tumorale. Nous présentons dans cette revue plusieurs études qui montrent comment les analyses de la biologie tumorale pourraient préciser les indications et le contour d’une résection chirurgicale, personnaliser la prise en charge péri-opératoire du patient, et faciliter la détection des récurrences tumorales. Ces études apportent ainsi une preuve de principe qu’une chirurgie de précision, c’est-à-dire adossée à la biologie tumorale, à la façon de la médecine de précision pour d’autres cancers, est applicable aux cancers de la tête et du cou.
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Saidak Z, Piazza C. Editorial: Oral Oncology: From Precise Surgery to Precision Medicine and Surgery. FRONTIERS IN ORAL HEALTH 2022; 3:913172. [PMID: 35571978 PMCID: PMC9096239 DOI: 10.3389/froh.2022.913172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Zuzana Saidak
- UR7516 CHIMERE, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, France
- Centre de Biologie Humaine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Amiens, Amiens, France
- *Correspondence: Zuzana Saidak
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Cesare Piazza
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Saidak Z, Lailler C, Testelin S, Chauffert B, Clatot F, Galmiche A. Contribution of Genomics to the Surgical Management and Study of Oral Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol 2021; 28:5842-5854. [PMID: 33846893 PMCID: PMC8460589 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-021-09904-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Background Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most frequent type of tumor arising from the oral cavity. Surgery is the cornerstone of the treatment of these cancers. Tumor biology has long been overlooked as an important contributor to the outcome of surgical procedures, but recent studies are challenging this concept. Molecular analyses of tumor DNA or RNA provide a rich source of information about the biology of OSCC. Methods We searched for relevant articles using PubMed. We examined in particular the prospect of applying molecular methods for minimally invasive exploration of OSCC biology. Results We examined five potential applications of genomics to the surgical management and study of OSCC: i) assessing oral potentially malignant lesions; ii) tumor staging prior to surgery; iii) predicting postoperative risk in locally advanced tumors; iv) measuring minimal residual disease and optimizing the longitudinal monitoring of OSCC; and v) predicting the efficacy of medical treatment. Conclusions Genomic information can be harnessed in order to identify new biomarkers that could improve the staging, choice of therapy and management of OSCC. The identification of new biomarkers is awaited for better personalization of the surgical treatment of OSCC.
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- Zuzana Saidak
- UR7516 "CHIMERE, Université de Picardie Jules Verne", Amiens, France. .,Centre de Biologie Humaine, CHU Amiens, Amiens, France.
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- UR7516 "CHIMERE, Université de Picardie Jules Verne", Amiens, France.,Centre de Biologie Humaine, CHU Amiens, Amiens, France
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- UR7516 "CHIMERE, Université de Picardie Jules Verne", Amiens, France.,Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, CHU Amiens, Amiens, France
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- UR7516 "CHIMERE, Université de Picardie Jules Verne", Amiens, France.,Department of Oncology, CHU Amiens, Amiens, France
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- Centre Henri Becquerel, Rouen, France.,INSERM U1245/Team IRON, Rouen, France
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- UR7516 "CHIMERE, Université de Picardie Jules Verne", Amiens, France.,Centre de Biologie Humaine, CHU Amiens, Amiens, France
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Ma H, Shujaat S, Bila M, Nanhekhan L, Vranckx J, Politis C, Jacobs R. Survival analysis of segmental mandibulectomy with immediate vascularized fibula flap reconstruction in stage IV oral squamous cell carcinoma patients. JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY, ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY 2020; 123:44-50. [PMID: 33321252 DOI: 10.1016/j.jormas.2020.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Revised: 11/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aims to assess the survival rate of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) patients following immediate mandibular reconstruction with vascularized fibula flap (VFF) and to identify risk factors influencing the overall survival rate and postoperative outcomes. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients suitable for the inclusion criterion diagnosed and treated between January 1996 till June 2019 for OSCC were retrospectively reviewed (n = 74). Potential risk factors and postoperative outcomes were recorded and analyzed. RESULTS The overall cumulative survival rate of patients was 0.52 at the end of 5th year. Overall, advanced pN stage (p = 0.0422), poor tumor differentiation (p < 0.0001), positive/close surgical margins (p = 0.0209), vascular invasion (p = 0.0395), perineural invasion (p = 0.0022) and tumor recurrence (p = 0.0232) were significantly related to a decreased cumulative survival. Tumor recurrence was significantly correlated with involvement of positive/close surgical margins, moderate (p = 0.0488), poor-differentiated tumors (p = 0.202), extracapsular spread (p = 0.0465), computer-assisted surgery (p = 0.0014) and early complications (p = 0.0224). Pain was significantly associated with the extracapsular spread (p = 0.0353) and early complications (p = 0.0127). CONCLUSION The five-year survival rate of advanced OSCC patients after segmental mandibulectomy with fibula free-flap reconstruction was 52.4%. Clinical/pathological risk factors such as the pN stage, tumor differentiation, surgical margins, vascular invasion, perineural invasion, tumor recurrence significantly influenced the overall cumulative survival rate.
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- Hongyang Ma
- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging & Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven and Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Vassiliou LV, Acero J, Gulati A, Hölzle F, Hutchison IL, Prabhu S, Testelin S, Wolff KD, Kalavrezos N. Management of the clinically N 0 neck in early-stage oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). An EACMFS position paper. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2020; 48:711-718. [PMID: 32718880 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2020.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Metastasis of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) to the cervical lymph nodes has a significant impact on prognosis. Accurate staging of the neck is important in order to deliver appropriate treatment for locoregional control of the disease and for prognosis. The management of the neck in early, low volume disease (clinically T1/T2 oral cavity tumours) has long been debated. The risk of occult nodal involvement in cT1/T2 OSCC is estimated around 20-30%. We describe the natural evolutionary history of OSCC and its patterns of spread and metastasis to the local lymphatic basins. We discuss most published literature and studies on management of the clinically negative neck (cN0). Particular focus is given to prospective randomized trials comparing the outcomes of upfront elective neck dissection against the observational stance, and we summarize the results of the sentinel node biopsy studies. The paper discusses the significance of the primary tumour histological characteristics and specifically the tumour's depth of invasion (DOI) and its impact on predicting nodal metastasis. The DOI has been incorporated in the TNM staging highlighting its significance in aiding the treatment decision making and this is reflected in world-wide oncological guidelines. The critical analysis of all available literature amalgamates the existing evidence in early OSCC and provides recommendations in the management of the clinically N0 neck.
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- Leandros V Vassiliou
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal Blackburn Hospital, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, UK
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Alcala University, Madrid, Spain
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- Maxillofacial Unit, Queen Victoria Hospital, Holtye Road, East Grinstead, UK
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Barts Health NHS Trust, Saving Faces-The Facial Surgery Research Foundation, London, UK
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- Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Maxillo-Facial Surgery, University Hospital of Amiens, Amiens, France
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Technical University of Munich, University Hospital Rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Head & Neck Surgery, University College London Hospital, London, UK.
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