Mitotic phase distribution in oral epithelial hyperplasia and neoplasia.
Assessment of mitotic phase distribution in oral epithelial lesions has shown closely similar features in two categories of hyperplastic condition. By contrast, squamous cell carcinomas showed a significantly different mitotic phase distribution with an increased proportion of metaphases suggesting delay or blockage at this phase. Squamous cell papillomas showed an increased proportion of prometaphase mitoses.
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Oral Pathology Unit, Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, Scotland.
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D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology; D002453:Cell Cycle; D004848:Epithelium / Q000473:pathology; D005928:Glossitis / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D008938:Mitosis; D009055:Mouth / Q000473:pathology*; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D010212:Papilloma / Q000473:pathology