Nail squamous cell carcinoma: A hidden high-risk human papillomavirus reservoir for sexually transmitted infections
Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes cervical cancer, anal cancer, vulvar cancer, vaginal cancer, penile cancer, and oropharyngeal cancer. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in the genital region in particular is recognized to be caused by HPV infection, and intraepithelial lesions of the penis and vulva are termed penile intraepithelial neoplasia and vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia, respectively. Although SCC of the nail apparatus is recognized as being associated with high-risk HPVs, it is not well-known in general medicine, and its analysis has been insufficient.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Akira Shimizu, Yuko Kuriyama, Michiko Hasegawa, Atsushi Tamura, Osamu Ishikawa Tags: Review Source Type: research
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