Abstract:Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) has a remarkable global incidence and equally daunting mortality rates. Despite diagnostic and therapeutic advancements, mortality and morbidity rates in patients diagnosed with oral cancer remain constant. The most fundamental prognostic marker for patients with OSCC is metastasis to cervical lymph nodes or distant organs. Micrometastasis refers to the microscopic deposits of malignant cells distinct from the primary lesion. There are several techniques for detection of mic… Show more
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