University Hospital Regensburg

Exploring the association between genetic polymorphisms in FGFR2 and children’s facial morphology

Abstract Background Studies on animal models and fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR2)-associated craniosynostosis syndromes suggest that FGFR2 plays a crucial role in craniofacial development. Therefore, the present exploratory study aims to investigate the relationship betw...

Development and validation of a theoretical test for ultrasound-guided biopsy competence in the head and neck

PURPOSE: This prospective study is designed to test the validity of a multiple-choice question (MCQ) test in assessing theoretical knowledge of ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biosy and core-needle biopsy of the head and neck. METHODS: Seven international experts reached...