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Use of cytological specimens for p53 gene alteration detection in oral squamous cell carcinoma risk patients.
Clinical oncology (Royal College of Radiologists (Great Britain)) - 1 Aug 2004
López M, Aguirre J M, Cuevas N, Anzola M, Videgain J, Aguirregaviria J, Castro A, de Pancorbo M Martínez
Abstract excerpt
AIMS: Recurrence and multifocal nature are two important characteristics of oral squamous cell carcinoma. Leukoplakia is the most frequent pre-cancerous oral lesion and, in most cases, it is not possible to predict malignant capacity. The objective of this study is to identify p53 alterations in cells taken from the oral cavity of at-risk patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The following samples were collected from...
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