Journal des maladies infectieuses et de la médecine préventive

Journal des maladies infectieuses et de la médecine préventive
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ISSN: 2329-8731

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A Review on the Role of Human Papilloma Virus in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Ketki Bhoyar, Madhuri Gawande

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is 6th most common cancer worldwide. Main etiologic factors are cigarettes, alcohol consumption also tobacco products such as ghutka, pan masala and betel quid also responsible for development of OSCC. The key role of Human papilloma virus as a major etiology factor of Squamous cell carcinoma is patients who do not have habit of smoking or alcoholism has emerged recently. HPV has a main role in emergence of cervical carcinoma. It was also reported to be associated with Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma in 1995. In this article we have analyzed the role of HPV in OSCC.

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