Objectives: Recurrence and survival in early T-stage oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (OTSCC) may be impacted by histopathologic risk factors. This study aims to examine which of these factors predict long-term outcomes of T1 and T2 OTSCC.
Methods: A retrospective review of T1 and T2 OTSCC patients treated with surgery at a single tertiary care center was conducted.