1Rama Dental College Hospital and Research Centre, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
2Raipur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Chattisgarh, India
3Ranchi Institute of Neuro-Psychiatry and Allied Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
4M.B. Kedia Dental College and Teaching Hospital, Birgunj, Nepal
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Rahul Srivastava, Address: 783/4 W-1, Saket Nagar, Juhi-2, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh-208014. India Phone numbers: +91-9450326179, E-mail address: drrahul_osmf@yahoo.com
Online published on 1 August, 2013.
Human papilloma virus (HPV) is one of the most common virus groups in the world. Research has shown that human papilloma virus (HPV) is a common and increasing cause of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Oral HPV is a manifestation of the HPV virus in the mouth, and is primarily found in the oropharyngeal complex. Specific types of oral HPV are now considered to be separate and serious risk factor for developing oral cancers. Early detection and identification of the presence or absence of oral HPV is important, as early oral HPV infections do not typically cause any clinical signs or symptoms. This review highlights the role of Human papilloma virus (HPV) in head and neck squamous cell cancer (HNSCC), especially oropharyngeal carcinoma.
human papilloma virus, squamous cell carcinoma, oropharyngeal complex
