Journal of Carcinogenesis & Mutagenesis

Niyaz Fatma Khan

Publications

• Research Article
  Estimation of Serum Homocysteine: As a Diagnostic Marker of Oral Sub Mucous Fibrosis
  Author(s): Deepak Narang, Shamma Shishodiya, Jaideep Sur and Niyaz Fatma KhanDeepak Narang, Shamma Shishodiya, Jaideep Sur and Niyaz Fatma Khan
  
  Oral sub mucous fibrosis is indeed one of the classic “Diseases of civilization” with large differences being seen between races, geographic areas and individuals at different levels in both prevalence and degree to which it transforms into malignancy with continuation of habit, with increased frequency and duration. In majority of cases oral cancers develop from pre-existing lesions and conditions which are mainly a result of carcinogenic agents like tobacco, lime, alcohol, betel nut, spices etc. Several studies in the past have tried to evaluate serum levels of homocysteine in oral squamous cell carcinoma but till date there is no documentation on serum Homocysteine levels in Oral Pre cancers. The present research was carried to find out if serum homocysteine can be used for the diagnosis of O.S.M.F. Methodology: The research was conducted on (n=5.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-2518.1000187

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