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However, non-smokers and non-drinkers are also affected, especially young patients with tongue cancer. The impact of tumor microenvironment (TME) and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) on OSCC prognosis remains debated. Remarkably, Tertiary Lymphoid Structures (TLS) identified in solid tumors have shown associations with favorable outcomes, yet their prognostic significance in OSCC remains understudied.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title><jats:p>Thus, this systematic review aims to explore the value of TLS in OSCC reported in the literature.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Method<\/jats:title><jats:p>A scoping review was conducted and six retrospective cohort studies involving 1,203 patients met the inclusion criteria.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Predominantly male patients, with an average age of 49.3 years were included. 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