Human papillomavirus in oral squamous cell carcinoma using p16 and its co ‑relationship with cervical lymph node metastasis and clinicopathological parameters

Conclusion: In OSCCs without cervical LN metastasis, a significant increase in p16 expressionwas observed compared to samples with cervical LNs metastasis. The presence of HPV was higherin samples with less LNs metastasis and possibly a better prognosis.Key Words: Immunohistochemistry, neoplasms, papillomaviridae
Source: Dental Research Journal - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research