Prognostic Value of Systemic Inflammatory Markers in Malignant Tumors of Minor Salivary Glands: A Retrospective Analysis of a Single Center
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Malignant tumors of minor salivary glands (MGSTs) are rare and exhibit significant heterogeneity in terms of etiology, histology and prognosis. METHODS: This retrospective analysis of 48 resected MGSTs employed Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves and logistic regression models to evaluate the association between the systemic inflammatory response index (SIRI), the systemic immuno-inflammation index (SII), the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and the platelet/lymphocyte ratio (PLR) with overall survival (OS). Although these biomarkers showed some correlation with OS, none were statistically significant when considered individually. RESULTS: Significant correlation was observed between the SIRI, SII, and NLR with overall survival (OS). Among these, SIRI was the most reliable predictor, with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.713, 80% sensitivity, and 70% specificity. CONCLUSIONS: While these inflammatory biomarkers correlate with the prognosis and risk stratification of MGSTs, there is currently no clinical utility in decision making due to the lack of standardization and their limited application in clinical practice.
Source: Cancers
Authors: Maria Giulia Cristofaro, Francesco Ferragina, Samuel Staglianò, Antonella Arrotta, Marianna D’Amico, Ida Barca
Language: English
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,499
OpenAlex ID: W4409650598