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Examination of Ki-67 is thought to provide useful prognostic information concerning squamous cell carcinomas of the oropharynx and oral cavity. Overexpression of p53 or PCNA status is not of prognostic value, which is consistent with earlier results. We conclude that the detection of Ki-67 is an unfavorable prognostic factor for squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx and oral cavity, at least if treated with a combination of surgery and postoperative irradiation.

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