Abstract
To the Editor,
Huang and colleagues have provided some valuable insights into the utility of Lymph Node Ratio (LNR) as a prognostic variable in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, via their systematic review and meta-analysis study, published in the Journal of Oral Oncology [1]. Using the results of the study, the authors draw upon the conclusion that LNR may be a viable independent biomarker in OSCC. Although these conclusions are valid in the context of a said singular study conducted by Huang et al., other studies have presented varying clinical results and findings. We believe that highlighting these studies should be able to provide a better perspective on the clinical considerations of Huang and colleagues’ study.
Huang and colleagues have provided some valuable insights into the utility of Lymph Node Ratio (LNR) as a prognostic variable in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, via their systematic review and meta-analysis study, published in the Journal of Oral Oncology [1]. Using the results of the study, the authors draw upon the conclusion that LNR may be a viable independent biomarker in OSCC. Although these conclusions are valid in the context of a said singular study conducted by Huang et al., other studies have presented varying clinical results and findings. We believe that highlighting these studies should be able to provide a better perspective on the clinical considerations of Huang and colleagues’ study.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 125-127 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Oral Oncology |
Volume | 91 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2019 |