Retrospective analysis of oncogenic human papilloma virus and. Epstein-Barr virus prevalence in Turkish nasopharyngeal cancer patients

Dogan H. T., Kilicarslan A., Dogan M., Sungu N., Tezel G. G., GÜLER G.

PATHOLOGY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE, vol.212, no.11, pp.1021-1026, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 212 Issue: 11
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.prp.2016.08.013
  • Journal Name: PATHOLOGY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1021-1026
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is associated with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Human papilloma virus (HPV) has also been detected in NPC cases. In this retrospective study, we analyze the frequency of EBV and HPV infection in 82 Turkish patients with NPC.