[Is there a role for immunology in the prevention of malignant tumors of the head and neck?].
The possibility of applying immunological methods to head and neck tumors prevention is discussed. The biological significance of tests evaluating the natural killer activity is reviewed. The IgA serum level in patients at risk for head and neck malignancy is proposed as a screening test.
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I Cattedra di Clinica Otorinolaringoiatrica dell'Università di Torino.
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D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007111:Immunity, Cellular; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000276:immunology*
Esiste un ruolo per l'immunologia nella prevenzione dei tumori maligni della testa e del collo?