Tumor Budding and Cell Nest Size Are Highly Prognostic in Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common cancer of the head and neck region including—among others—laryngeal (LSCC) and hypopharyngeal (HSCC) subsites. LSCC/HSCC are heterogenous diseases with respect to patient outcome. Currently, tumor stage–based patient stratification is essential to predict prognosis and thus selection of the appropriate treatment modalities. In contrast, the prognostic impact of the current HSCC/LSCC grading system...