Clinical-Pathological Parameters as Prognostic Indicators in Oral Squamous Cell

Objective: To correlate the TNM classification and histological scores of malignancy, and these parameters with the prognosis in 38 cases of squamous cell carcinoma oral. Method: The cases were selected from the files of "Dr. Luiz Ant nio" Cancer Hospital, Natal, RN, Brazil. After analysis of the patients' records, the data concerning TNM classification and prognosis (in a 5-year-follow-up) were obtained. All cases were classified according to the histological malignancy grading system proposed by Bryne (1998). Results: There was correlation between histological scores of malignancy and prognosis and TNM classification with prognosis. Conclusion: It was concluded that TNM classification and histological malignancy grading are important prognostic indicators the squamous cell carcinoma oral.