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High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Infection in Bowen’s Disease of the Nail Unit: Report of Three Cases and Review of the Literature
1 Jan 2011
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BACKGROUND: Bowen's disease (BD) of the nail unit is associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the frequency of high-risk HPV infection, gender, age and digital distribution in this condition. METHODS: Biopsy specimens of 3 consecutive cases with periungual BD were investigated for the presence of HPV DNA by in situ hybridization and by polymerase chain...
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