Molecular Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus Types 16 and 18 in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma using Real-time PCR.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) has been established as a causative agent in the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Specifically, HPV types 16 and 18 are known to be prevalent in oral cancers. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of HPV types 16 and 18 in OSCC cases in Qazvin province, Iran.

Assessment of biochemical factors in blood serum of patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma.

Background: Recently, the role of biochemical factors in the etiology of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) has attracted some attention. Serum levels of biochemical factors may change in cancer patients. This study aimed to assess the serum level of folate, Vitamin B12, homocysteine, iron, copper, and selenium in patients with OSCC.

Serum level of vitamin A in febrile children with and without seizure: A comparative study.

Objective: The role of vitamins and antioxidants in the febrile seizure (FS) has recently become of interest. The role of Vitamin A in seizure is remained controversial. It may suppress or provoke the seizure.

Fascin expression in pleomorphic adenoma and mucoepidermoid carcinoma.

Background: Salivary gland tumors constitute an important part of oral and maxillofacial pathology. Pleomorphic adenoma (PA) and mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) are the most common benign and malignant salivary gland tumors. Fascin is an actin-bundling protein that increases the motility of normal and transformed epithelial cells.

Metastatic anaplastic large cell lymphoma of the oral cavity.

Lymphoma is a malignant neoplasm of lymphoid tissue which is divided into 2 groups: Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin. About 85% of non-Hodgkin lymphomas are B-cell lymphomas, and T-cell lymphomas are unusual. Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a kind of non-Hodgkin lymphoma with T or NK cell origin that is rarely seen in the oral cavity and only 10 cases have been reported up to now.