scholarly journals Concurrent Human Papillomavirus-Positive Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx in a Married Couple

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tyler D. Brobst ◽  
Joaquín J. García ◽  
Katharine A. Price ◽  
Ge Gao ◽  
David I. Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Married Couple ◽  
Oropharynx Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
High Risk Hpv ◽  
Tumor Biopsies

Background. Although alcohol and tobacco use are known risk factors for development of squamous cell carcinoma in the head and neck, human papillomavirus (HPV) has been increasingly associated with this group of cancers. We describe the case of a married couple who presented with HPV-positive oropharynx squamous cell carcinoma within two months of each other.Methods. Tumor biopsies were positive for p16 and high-risk HPV in both patients. Sanger sequencing showed a nearly identical HPV16 strain in both patients. Both patients received chemoradiation, and one patient also underwent transoral robotic tongue base resection with bilateral neck dissection.Results. Both patients showed no evidence of recurrent disease on follow-up PET imaging.Conclusions. New head and neck symptoms should be promptly evaluated in the partner of a patient with known HPV-positive oropharynx cancer. This case expands the limited current literature on concurrent presentation of HPV-positive oropharynx squamous cell carcinoma in couples.

scholarly journals Molecular Diagnostics in Human Papillomavirus-Related Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Cells ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine C. Wai ◽  
Madeleine P. Strohl ◽  
Annemieke van Zante ◽  
Patrick K. Ha
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Hpv Status ◽  
E6 And E7 ◽  
High Risk Hpv

The incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related head and neck squamous cell carcinoma continues to increase. Accurate diagnosis of the HPV status of a tumor is vital, as HPV+ versus HPV– tumors represent two unique biological and clinical entities with different treatment strategies. High-risk HPV subtypes encode oncoproteins E6 and E7 that disrupt cellular senescence and ultimately drive tumorigenesis. Current methods for detection of HPV take advantage of this established oncogenic pathway and detect HPV at various biological stages. This review article provides an overview of the existing technologies employed for the detection of HPV and their current or potential future role in management and prognostication.

scholarly journals Effect of coronavirus disease 2019 on recurrences and follow up of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
E Kytö ◽  
E Haapio ◽  
I Kinnunen ◽  
H Irjala
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
One Year ◽  
Diagnostic Delays

Abstract Objective This prospective study aimed to evaluate possible diagnostic delays in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma recurrences due to the changed follow-up protocol during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Methods The follow-up appointments of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients treated more than one year prior to the pandemic were changed to telephone appointments in order to reduce physical visits to the hospital. All contacts, reasons for contact and recurrent cancers were recorded. Results There were 17 recurrences during a seven-month study period among 178 patients treated in the previous year (10 per cent); 14 of these recurrences occurred in patients whose treatment had ended less than one year previously and 3 occurred more than one year after treatment had ended. There was no delay in diagnoses of recurrent tumours or treatment despite reduced visits because of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Conclusion According to our analyses, no delay was caused in the diagnoses of recurrent diseases. Follow up by telephone or telemedicine can be considered as part of the follow-up protocol one year after the treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma when necessary.

P-47 Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: a stratified follow-up program

Oral Oncology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 118 ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Francesca de Felice ◽  
Mary Lei ◽  
Richard Oakley ◽  
Andrew Lyons ◽  
Alastair Fry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

scholarly journals p16 expression in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck is not associated with integration of high risk HPV DNA or prognosis

Pathology ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (5) ◽  
pp. 494-498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laveniya Satgunaseelan ◽  
Noel Chia ◽  
Hyerim Suh ◽  
Sohaib Virk ◽  
Bruce Ashford ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Hpv Dna ◽  
High Risk Hpv ◽  
P16 Expression
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