Expression of MMP-2 as Biological Markers of Invasion Potential in Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Oral and Maxillofacial Region (Immunohistochemical Study )

Background: Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is a malignant epithelial neoplasm characterized by the proliferation of epidermis, mucous, and intermediate cells in various proportions, it represents up to 10% of all major salivary glands tumors and 15% to 23% of minor glands. It exhibits varying degre...

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Main Authors: Mustafa G Taher, Bashar H Abdullah, Luay E Al-Khuri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: College of medicine/ University of Diyala 2019-11-01
Series:Diyala Journal of Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.djm.uodiyala.edu.iq/index.php/djm/article/view/431