The role of immunohistochemistry for p16Ink4 in the diagnosis and management of squamous lesions of the cervix

Authors

  • João Victor da Silva Bezerra
  • Armanda do Carmo Ponce de Leão Lins
  • Renata Mirian Nunes Eleutério

Abstract

Over the past few years, the role of the overexpression of the p16INK4a protein, as a substitute marker for high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) associated with the cervix, has been well established(1). Missaoui et al.(2) demonstrated the role of overexpression of this protein as an additional useful marker for the interpretation of precancerous lesions during the evaluation of suspicious cervical biopsies. [...]

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Author Biographies

João Victor da Silva Bezerra

Faculty of Medicine, Universidade Federal do Ceará – Fortaleza (CE), Brazil

Armanda do Carmo Ponce de Leão Lins

Faculty of Medicine, Universidade Federal do Ceará – Fortaleza (CE), Brazil

Renata Mirian Nunes Eleutério

Centro Universitário Christus – Fortaleza (CE), Brazil.

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Published

2020-12-01

How to Cite

1.
Bezerra JV da S, Lins A do CP de L, Eleutério RMN. The role of immunohistochemistry for p16Ink4 in the diagnosis and management of squamous lesions of the cervix. DST [Internet]. 2020 Dec. 1 [cited 2024 Nov. 21];32. Available from: https://bjstd.org/revista/article/view/898

Issue

Vol. 32 (2020)

Section

Letter from the Editor