Prevalence and Impact of Human Papillomavirus on Head and Neck Cancers: Review of Indian Studies

Deepa Nair; Manish Mair; Arjun Singh; Anil D'Cruz

doi:10.1007/s13193-018-0813-z

Prevalence and Impact of Human Papillomavirus on Head and Neck Cancers: Review of Indian Studies

Indian J Surg Oncol. 2018 Dec;9(4):568-575. doi: 10.1007/s13193-018-0813-z. Epub 2018 Sep 3.

Authors

Deepa Nair¹, Manish Mair¹, Arjun Singh¹, Anil D'Cruz¹

Affiliation

¹ Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India.

Abstract

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is an important emerging etiology for head and neck cancers (HNCs) worldwide. Considering its impact on prognosis, it is important to understand the true prevalence of HPV-associated HNCs in India. This article reviews the prevalence of HPV-related HNCs across various studies in India where the population is predominantly tobacco users, and studies its outcomes with respect to HPV.

Keywords: Head and neck cancers; Human papillomavirus; India; Prevalence; Prognosis.

Publication types

Review