| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5642530 | Oral Oncology | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The prevalence of high-risk HPV in nonmalignant tonsils is low. High-risk HPV positive tonsils harbored mutations in genes that are commonly altered in HPV-associated head and neck SCC. The role of these mutations in tonsillar carcinogenesis is an interesting target for future research.
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Authors
Taru Ilmarinen, Pauliina Munne, Jaana Hagström, Caj Haglund, Eeva Auvinen, Elina I. Virtanen, Annick Haesevoets, Ernst J.M. Speel, Leena-Maija Aaltonen,