Article
Independent prognostic role of human papillomavirus genotype in cervical cancer.
BMC infectious diseases - 5 Jun 2017
Hang Dong, Jia Meiqun, Ma Hongxia, Zhou Jing, Feng Xiaoshuang, Lyu Zhangyan, Yin Jian, Cui Hong, Yin Yin, Jin Guangfu, Hu Zhibin, Shen Hongbing, Zhang Kai, Li Ni, Dai Min
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Although the correlation of HPV genotype with cervical precursor lesions and invasive cancer has been confirmed, the role of HPV genotype in cervical cancer prognosis is less conclusive. This study aims to systematically investigate the independent prognostic role of HPV genotype in cervical cancer. METHODS: A total of 306 eligible patients provided cervical cell specimens for HPV genotyping before...
Topics
- Adult
- Aged
- Alphapapillomavirus
- Disease-Free Survival
- Female
- Genotype
- Human papillomavirus 16
- Humans
- Kaplan-Meier Estimate
- Middle Aged
- Papillomavirus Infections
