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EBV-associated gastric carcinoma in high- and low-incidence areas for nasopharyngeal carcinoma

  • T Boysen
  • , M Mohammadi
  • , M Melbye
  • , S Hamilton-Dutoit
  • , B Vainer
  • , A V Hansen
  • , J Wohlfahrt
  • , J Friborg
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Approximately 10% of gastric carcinomas are associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). The Inuit in Greenland have a high incidence of EBV-associated nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

METHODS: We conducted a population-based case-control study comparing gastric carcinomas in Greenland and in Denmark.

RESULTS: The prevalence rate of EBV-associated gastric carcinomas was 8.5% in both populations.

CONCLUSION: The findings of this study argue against a general susceptibility to EBV-associated carcinomas among the Inuit.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftBritish Journal of Cancer
Vol/bind101
Udgave nummer3
Sider (fra-til)530-3
Antal sider4
ISSN0007-0920
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 4 aug. 2009
Udgivet eksterntJa

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