Tumor histologic grade as a risk factor for neck recurrence in patients with T1-2N0 early tongue cancer

摘要

Objectives: In current guidelines, early tongue cancer status post partial glossectomy without adverse risk features do not require adjuvant treatment. However, many of these patients developed recurrence with neck metastases soon. The objectives of this study were to investigate the potential risk factors in early tongue cancer that prophylactic management of neck may be considered.