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With this study, the investigators will investigate the epigenetic changes, which may contribute to the development of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Cancer group | 20 consecutive patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma referred to the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery | ||
| Healthy oral mucosa group | 20 controls with normal buccal mucosa upon examination. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Differences in epigenetic changes | Differences between tumor- and healthy group | 6 months |
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Cancergroup:
Patients referred to The Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck surgery
Controlgroup:
Patients referred to a private clinic for oral and maxillofacial surgery
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Michael Gaihede, Professor | Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery | Aalborg | 9000 | Denmark |
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| ID | Term |
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| D006258 | Head and Neck Neoplasms |
| D002294 | Carcinoma, Squamous Cell |
| D000077195 | Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck |
| ID | Term |
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| D009371 | Neoplasms by Site |
| D009369 | Neoplasms |
| D002277 | Carcinoma |
| D009375 | Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial |
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Biopsies from tumour and healthy buccal mucosa. Blood samples from both case and control group.
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| Neoplasms by Histologic Type |
| D018307 | Neoplasms, Squamous Cell |