Table 4. Distribution of scores in normal, dysplastic, and invasive carcinoma specimens (n=37).
CIP2A cytoplasmic score (n)
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Tumour type | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
Normal oral epithelium | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Mild dysplasia | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Moderate dysplasia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Severe dysplasia | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
In situ carcinoma | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
Microinvasive carcinoma | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Squamous cell carcinoma | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 10 |
Abbreviation: CIP2A=cancerous inhibitor of PP2A.