Human papilloma virus in head and neck carcinoma: Experience from a regional cancer center in Gujarat.

Conclusion: The SCC of Head and Neck had 20% of HPV types. Different HPV types were HPV16, 33, 39, 45,52 and 58. Though the biopsies were from carcinomas, our study did not show that there is 100% co-relation of HPV as a sole etiological agent in the genesis of the squamous cell carcinoma. Oral cancers occurred typically in > 50yrs of age and, old heavy drinkers and heavy smokers.
Source: Head and Neck Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research