The role of human papillomavirus in the pathogenesis of head & neck squamous cell carcinoma: an overview

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Cancer statistics report an increased incidence of OSCC and OPSCC around the world. Though improvements in screening and early diagnosis have dramatically reduced the incidence of this neoplasm in recent years, the 5-year-disease-free survival, is still poor, spe...

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Main Authors: Lo Muzio Lorenzo, Papagerakis Silvana, Santoro Angela, Pannone Giuseppe, De Rosa Gaetano, Bufo Pantaleo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:Infectious Agents and Cancer
Online Access:http://www.infectagentscancer.com/content/6/1/4