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Oncogenic impact of human papilloma virus in head and neck cancer
Oncogenic impact of human papilloma virus in head and neck cancer
- Source :
- The Journal of laryngology and otology. 124(9)
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- There is considerable debate within the literature about the significance of human papilloma virus in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, and its potential influence on the prevention, diagnosis, grading, treatment and prognosis of these cancers. Cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption have traditionally been cited as the main risk factors for head and neck cancers. However, human papilloma virus, normally associated with cervical and other genital carcinomas, has emerged as a possible key aetiological factor in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, especially oropharyngeal cancers. These cancers pose a significant financial burden on health resources and are increasing in incidence. The recent introduction of vaccines targeted against human papilloma virus types 16 and 18, to prevent cervical cancer, has highlighted the need for ongoing research into the importance of human papilloma virus in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
- Subjects :
- Oncology
Adult
Male
medicine.medical_specialty
Pathology
Adolescent
Sexual Behavior
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
Risk Factors
Internal medicine
medicine
Prevalence
Humans
Papillomavirus Vaccines
Child
Cervical cancer
Human papillomavirus 16
Mucous Membrane
Human papillomavirus 18
business.industry
Head and neck cancer
Papillomavirus Infections
Cancer
General Medicine
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
medicine.disease
Head and neck squamous-cell carcinoma
Squamous carcinoma
Oropharyngeal Neoplasms
Otorhinolaryngology
Epidermoid carcinoma
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
Papilloma
Female
business
Oncovirus
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 17485460
- Volume :
- 124
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- The Journal of laryngology and otology
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....53c7969bce803b94b171b0539bc08025