2009
DOI: 10.1177/0022034509333371
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Human Papillomavirus and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Recent Evidence and Clinical Implications

Abstract: Over the past 20 years, high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has been established as a risk factor for developing head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, independent of tobacco and alcohol use. In particular, HPV is strongly associated with the development of oropharyngeal cancer and a small minority of oral cavity cancers. In this review, we summarize what is currently known about the biology of HPV, the mechanisms by which it effects malignant transformation, and the potential impact of HPV status o… Show more

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“…Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common histologic type in oral cancer, accounting 90% of oral neoplasms (Hennessey et al, 2009). Recent reports suggest an increasing incidence in OSCC in many regions of world.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common histologic type in oral cancer, accounting 90% of oral neoplasms (Hennessey et al, 2009). Recent reports suggest an increasing incidence in OSCC in many regions of world.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Oral HPV is mainly associated with oropharynx malignancies. 9 In Brazil, the prognosis of oral cancer is poor. 10 Although the oral cavity can be easily explored visually and tactilely, facilitating the detection of early lesions, 5 the diagnosis of oral cancer, especially squamous cell carcinoma, during the asymptomatic stage is unusual.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…10 Over the last decade, there has been a significant increase in this cancer among younger individuals, possibly due to increased numbers of infections by the human papillomavirus (HPV). 6,11,12 Head and neck cancer develops as the result of interactions between environmental factors and genetic inheritance, and is therefore multifactorial. Tobacco use associated with alcohol consumption is a well-established risk factor for head and neck cancer.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%