Journal of Cytology & Histology

Torabinia Nakisa

Publications

• Research Article
  Evaluation of Cytomorphologic Changes of Oral Mucosa and Copper Level of Saliva in Occupationally Copper Exposed, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Normal Population
  Author(s): Torabinia Nakisa, Aghakouchakzadeh Arezoo, Kargahi Neda and Motamedi AlirezaTorabinia Nakisa, Aghakouchakzadeh Arezoo, Kargahi Neda and Motamedi Alireza
  
  Introduction: Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) involves half of the oral cavity malignancies. It is very important to find the etiologic factors of oral SCC and its early diagnosis. Copper is one of the most useful metals that have been used by men since ancient time. The level of copper increases when the cancerous changes occur in the body, saliva analysis can be used to discover various illnesses because of its non-invasive methods. In addition to biopsy, an alternative method for examining oral lesions is exfoliative cytology. The aim of this study was to determine the salivary copper level and cytomorphologic changes of oral mucosa among three study groups.Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 15 individuals with oral SCC, 15 workers exposed to copper and 15 healthy individuals were included. Saliva samples were collected .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7099.1000533

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