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Prognostic value of human papillomavirus in anal squamous cell carcinoma.
Cancer chemotherapy and pharmacology - 1 Nov 2014
Ravenda Paola Simona, Magni Elena, Botteri Edoardo, Manzotti Michela, Barberis Massimo, Vacirca Davide, Trovato Cristina Maria, Dell'Acqua Veronica, Leonardi Maria Cristina, Sideri Mario, Fazio Nicola, Zampino Maria Giulia
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Anal cancer is an uncommon malignancy, but its incidence is increasing worldwide. Chemoradiation is the standard primary treatment for patients with loco-regional limited disease. However, once patients develop metastatic spread, the prognosis is very poor. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is present in around 80 % of anal cancers, but its prognostic and/or predictive value is essentially unknown in this...
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