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Molecular pathology in diagnosis and prognostication of head and neck tumors.
Skálová et al., Virchows Arch 2024
DOI: 10.1007/s00428-023-03731-2
Advancements in Molecular Classification of Head and Neck Tumors
The field of head and neck tumor classification has significantly progressed with the integration of molecular testing. This advancement has led to the identification of novel tumor types specific to regions such as the salivary glands, sinonasal tract, oropharynx, nasopharynx, and soft tissue. The use of new molecular techniques has been pivotal in this development.
Additionally, the range of immunohistochemical markers has broadened, enabling the swift detection of molecular abnormalities that are crucial for diagnosis. This progress allows pathologists to make more accurate diagnoses that are still rooted in traditional histopathology and immunohistochemistry but are now enhanced by molecular insights.
The review underscores the importance of these molecular alterations in head and neck neoplasms, which are increasingly being used to aid pathologists in diagnosis, prognostication, and predicting treatment response. This molecularly defined classification system is a significant contribution to the literature, as it provides a more precise approach to the management of head and neck tumors.