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Detection of human papillomavirus in squamous cell carcinoma arising from dermoid cysts.
Taiwanese journal of obstetrics & gynecology - 1 Oct 2015
Chiang An-Jen, Chen Di-Rong, Cheng Jiin-Tsuey, Chang Tsung-Hsien
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OBJECTIVE: Primary squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the ovary in humans is rare. Most cases represent a malignant transformation of ovarian teratoma, Brenner tumor, or endometriosis. The etiology of this cancer remains largely unknown. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a critical factor that induces tumor formation, particularly cervical cancer. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the association of HPV...
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