Biopsy vs. brushing: Comparison of two sampling methods for the detection of HPV-DNA in squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity
β Scribed by N. Termine; L. Giovannelli; V. Rodolico; D. Matranga; G. Pannone; G. Campisi
- Book ID
- 119339228
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 2012
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 189 KB
- Volume
- 48
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1368-8375
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