Molecular events in relapsed oral squamous cell carcinoma: Recurrence vs secondary primary tumor q

Frederico O. Gleber-Netto, Boudewijn J.M. Braakhuis, Asterios Triantafyllou, Robert P. Takes, Natalie Kelner, Juan P. Rodrigo, Primož Strojan, Vincent Vander Poorten, Alexander D. Rapidis, Alessandra Rinaldo, Ruud H. Brakenhoff, Alfio Ferlito, Luiz P. Kowalski

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    Abstract

    Relapses have a great impact on both the morbidity and mortality rates of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) patients. Current classification criteria are imprecise and need improvements. Recent advances in understanding of OSCC relapses on a molecular level provide new possibilities to better classify true recurrences and second primary tumors. This review discusses the limitations of the current OSCC relapse classification method and presents possible alternatives to improve this classification based on molecular techniques. Moreover, these molecular techniques add to the further understanding of these lesions and may provide tools for clinical management.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Pages (from-to)738-744
    Number of pages7
    JournalOral Oncology
    Volume51
    Issue number8
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2015

    Keywords

    • Molecular diagnosis
    • Oral cancer
    • Recurrence
    • Relapse
    • Second primary neoplasm
    • Squamous cell carcinoma

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Oral Surgery
    • Oncology
    • Cancer Research

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