Histopathological Margins and Recurrence Risk in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Is 3 mm Enough?

Key Points

• Margins of 3 mm show effective oncologic outcomes, minimizing the risk of recurrence.
• Patients with a 3 mm margin exhibit similar recurrence rates compared to those with a 5 mm margin.
• The assessment uses histopathological analysis to evaluate margins and patient outcomes in OSCC.
• This approach may enable better treatment planning and reduce unnecessary surgery risks.