Human papilloma virus: An etiological and prognostic factor for oral cancer?. Issue 2 (10th January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lafaurie, Gloria I.; Perdomo, Sandra J.; Buenahora, María R.; Amaya, Sandra; Díaz‐Báez, David
• Is Part Of: Journal of investigative and clinical dentistry. Volume 9:Issue 2(2018)
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• Publication Date: 2018-01-10
• Subjects: etiology -- human papilloma virus -- oral cancer -- prognostic -- survive; Dentistry -- Periodicals; Mouth -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Mouth Diseases -- Periodicals; Tooth Diseases -- Periodicals; 617.6
• DOI: 10.1111/jicd.12313
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2041-1618

Abstract

Abstract: The increasing prevalence of human papilloma virus (HPV)‐positive oral tumors can be considered an epidemic. Although the incidence of HPV cervical cancer is decreasing, the incidence of oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers associated with HPV is increasing. The presence of certain HPV genotypes could be a predictor of future oral cancer lesions, although lesions associated with HPV could be less aggressive and exhibit a higher survival rate. In the present study, we review the most important biologic, clinic, epidemiologic, and prognostic factors associated with HPV infection and oral cancer.