Publications by authors named "Dimitrios Parlitsis"

Introduction Oral lichen planus (OLP) comprises a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease observed in the oral cavity. It most commonly manifests as white papules arranged confluently, drawing a picture of white lines in the form of a network (reticular form). It may emerge in other forms as well.

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Background: Alterations in intercellular and cell-extracellular matrix connections contribute to tumour development. This study investigates the expression of specific cell adhesion molecules (CAMs) in salivary gland tumors (SGTs).

Methods: Formalin-fixed, paraffin- embedded tissue specimens of different types of 34 benign and 31 malignant SGTs and normal salivary glands were studied using Envision/HRP immunohistochemical technique for Desmoglein-2 (Dsg-2), beta4-integrin, CD44s and ICAM-1.

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