In line with our findings, HLA-DQB1 expression has previously been found as a favourable prognostic marker in early-stage lung adenocarcinoma.37 Furthermore, we found an independent prognostic value of HLA-DQB1 after correction for FIGO stage and vascular space invasion, pointing to HLA-DQB1 as a possible prognostic marker in cervical cancer. The gene discussed is HLA-DQB1; the disease is cervical carcinoma.