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Human papillomavirus-associated oropharyngeal cancer: a new clinical entity
- Source :
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- Publication Year :
- 2010
- Publisher :
- Oxford University Press, 2010.
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Abstract
- The incidence of oropharyngeal cancers is rising worldwide in both nonsmokers and nondrinkers. Epidemiology studies suggest a strong association between human papillomavirus (HPV) 16 infection, changing sexual behavior and cancer development. Despite initial presentation with locally advanced disease and poorly differentiated histology, HPV-associated oropharyngeal carcinoma is associated with a good prognosis because its response to chemotherapy and radiation. Clinicians should be aware of the risk of oropharyngeal cancer in young people to avoid unnecessary delay in diagnosis and treatment. A history of oral sex should be elicited in young patients with enlarged neck nodes and/or tonsillar masses.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Male
Oncology
medicine.medical_specialty
oropharyngeal cancer
papillomavirus
Young Adult
Internal medicine
Epidemiology
medicine
Humans
Young adult
Human papillomavirus 16
business.industry
Incidence (epidemiology)
Papillomavirus Infections
Pharynx
Cancer
General Medicine
medicine.disease
Oropharyngeal Neoplasms
medicine.anatomical_structure
Oropharyngeal Neoplasm
Oropharyngeal Carcinoma
DNA, Viral
Immunology
Female
Viral disease
business
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....18fe6f26060b895d24bb6c779759a7af