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Depth of invasion showed a positive association that was attenuated after adjustment for nodal tumor burden, suggesting partial mediation.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Radiological lymph node suspicion in OSCC primarily reflects cumulative nodal tumor burden and aggressive pathological features rather than isolated nodal involvement or patient-related factors. 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