Refining the role of preoperative C‐reactive protein by neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio in oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma

Abstract

The present study demonstrates that elevated CRP is an independent prognostic factor in OSCC. Elevated NLR in the high CRP group identifies patients at high risks of recurrence and shorter survival. Incorporating NLR into CRP level therefore has significant potential as a biomarker for risk stratification in OSCC.