Detection of Human Papilloma Virus and Risk Factors among Patients with Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Attending a Tertiary Referral Centre in South India

Conclusion: In our setting in South India, HPV does not play a major role in the carcinogenesis of HNSCC but betel nut chewing, tobacco exposure and alcohol consumption remain major risk factors for HNSCC. PMID: 29802694 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention - Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Asian Pac J Cancer Prev Source Type: research