Search for dissertations about: "Squamous cell carcinoma"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 167 swedish dissertations containing the words Squamous cell carcinoma.

  2. 21. Prognostic factors in squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, with emphasis on 11q13 rearrangements and cyclin D1 overexpression

    Author : Jan Åkervall; Lund näs- och halssjukdomar Öron-; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; audiologi; Otorinolaryngologi; auditive system and speech; audiology; head and neck; squamous cell carcinoma; genetics; prognosis; CCND1; chromosomes; cyclin D1; chemotherapy; Otorhinolaryngology; gene expression; hörsel- och talorganen;

    Abstract : At present, clinical outcome or response to therapy can not be fully predicted in individual cases of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN). The overall aim of the present studies was to investigate potential prognostic factors, more closely related to the malignant progression of a tumor than the established markers, such as the TNM-classification system. READ MORE

  4. 22. The role of WNT5A in oral squamous cell carcinoma

    Author : Zdenka Prgomet; Malmö högskola; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and furtherresearch into the cancer biology is required to improve treatment andsurvival. Cancer can start in all sites of the body and is characterizedby uncontrolled cell growth and capability of invading surroundingtissue and spreading to other sites of the body. READ MORE

  5. 23. Proliferation, Invasion and p16 Localisation in Malignancies

    Author : Kristina Nilsson; Malmö Patologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; onkologi; Cytologi; cancerology; Cytology; oncology; skin tumours; invasion; p16; cancer; patologisk anatomi; Patologi allmän ; pathological anatomy; proliferation; General pathology;

    Abstract : Uncontrolled proliferation and invasion are two characteristics in tumour development and progression. Previous studies have shown that invading tumour cells in colorectal cancer have low proliferation in parallel to upregulation of the tumour suppressor p16. READ MORE

  6. 24. Aspects of skin cancer diagnosis in clinical practice

    Author : Ingela Ahnlide; Lund Dermatologi och venereologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; skin cancer diagnosis; skin cancer; skin surgery; dermoscopy; basal cell carcinoma; squamous cell carcinoma; melanoma; dysplastic naevus; naevus; algorithms;

    Abstract : Skin cancer incidence is increasing in fair-skinned populations. The three most common skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and malignant melanoma (MM). A correct diagnosis is crucial for an efficient and tailored treatment for the skin cancer patient. READ MORE

  7. 25. Selected aspects on improving the management of skin cancer

    Author : John Paoli; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : skin cancer; malignant melanoma; squamous cell carcinoma; basal cell carcinoma; multiphoton laser scanning microscopy; penile intraepithelial neoplasia; photodynamic therapy; nerve block; field cancerization; screening; prevention;

    Abstract : The constant rise of skin cancer incidence rates in Sweden is a problem which requires attention. Improved techniques for prevention, early detection and effective treatment are required to face this challenging task. READ MORE