Research Article

HIPK2 Overexpression and Its Prognostic Role in Human Papillomavirus-Positive Tonsillar Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Table 1

Correlation of HIPK2 expression between normal tonsillar mucosa and tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC).

Variable⁢HIPK2
PositiveNegative

Normal mucosa (%)5 (27.8)13 (72.2)
TSCC (%)45 (57.0)34 (43.0)

significant, P value < 0.05.