Comparative analysis of tissue copper levels in Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF) patients

• Main Authors: Rahul Srivastava (Author), Dhirendra K Singh (Author), Pallavi A Thomas (Author), Hadi Raza (Author), N C Sangamesh (Author), Hiroj S Bagde (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a recognized potentially malignant oral condition linked to the consumption of areca nut. Chewing areca nut has been shown to elevate soluble copper levels in mouth fluids. Materials and Methods: Participants: The study included a panel of 30 patients wi...