Estimation and Comparative Evaluation of Serum Iron, Copper, Zinc and Copper/Zinc Ratio in Oral Leukoplakia, Submucous Fibrosis and Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Higher incidence of oral cancer and precancer in Indian population necessitates in depth probing of various etiological and contributory factors for its early diagnosis and prognosis. In the present study serum iron, copper, zinc levels and Cu/zn ratio were estimated in control and study groups [ora...
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2010-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology |
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Online Access: | http://www.jiaomr.in/article.asp?issn=0972-1363;year=2010;volume=22;issue=2;spage=73;epage=76;aulast=Balpande;type=0 |