Cytokeratin 19 expression is a risk factor for metastasis in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

Abstract

Cytokeratin 19 (CK19) expression has been reported to be a risk factor for metastasis in oral squamous cell carcinoma. However, the significance of CK19 expression in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is unclear. Although some studies have reported CK19 expression in cSCC, no study has focused on the relationship between CK19 expression and metastasis in cSCC. Herein, we evaluate whether CK19 expression is related to metastasis in cSCC.

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