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[Occurrence of human papillomavirus is a positive factor in tonsillar cancer. Reduced risk of recurrence and longer survival].
Lakartidningen - 9 Sept 2004
Mellin Hanna Dahlstrand, Munck-Wikland Eva, Dahlgren Liselotte, Dalianis Tina
Abstract excerpt
The purpose of this article is to review the current knowledge on the status and significance of human papillomavirus (HPV) in tonsillar cancer. Current data demonstrate that approximately half of all tonsillar cancer is HPV positive. Moreover, patients with HPV positive cancer have a less risk of relapse and have a longer survival compared to patients with HPV negative tonsillar cancer. The longer survival is...
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