Differences in oral habit and lymphocyte subpopulation affect malignant transformation of patients with oral precancer

Differences in oral habit and lymphocyte subpopulation affect malignant transformation of patients with oral precancer

In Taiwan, the combination of betel quid chewing, alcohol consumption, and smoking habits increases oral cancer risk by 123-fold compared to persons without these habits. Lymphocyte populations in patients may potentially affect the malignant transformation of oral precancer. Methods: A total of 28...

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Main Authors: Chien-Yang Yeh, Chien-Ling Lin, Mei-Chi Chang, Hsin-Ming Chen, Seng-Heng Kok, Shu-Hui Chang, Ying-Shiung Kuo, Liang-Jiunn Hahn, Chiu-Po Chan, Jang-Jaer Lee, Jiiang-Huei Jeng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-04-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Subjects:
lymphocyte population
malignant transformation
oral cancer
oral habits
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664615002739

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