In:
Postgraduate Medical Journal, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 93, No. 1105 ( 2017-11-01), p. 704-709
Abstract:
Head neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCCs) are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality all around the world. Just like tobacco and alcohol, Human papilloma virus (HPV) infection is now recognized to play a role in the pathogenesis of a subset of HNSCCs. Unprotected sexual behaviours with the HPV carrier plays an important role in transmission of this virus. The global incidence of head and neck cancers is declining, but the incidence of HPV related head and neck cancers is rapidly increasing over the last few decades. However, most institutions do not mandate documentation of sexual history or counselling of patients regarding sexual practices like they do for tobacco and alcohol addictions in HNSCC patients. The aim of this review of literature is to analyse if there is a strong evidence to correlate oral sex with HPV related HNSCC and counsel the patient’s regarding sexual behaviours.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1469-0756
,
0032-5473
DOI:
10.1136/postgradmedj-2016-134603
Language:
English
Publisher:
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date:
2017
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2009568-5