Synchronous anal canal carcinoma in a heterosexual couple
oleh: Lucas C. Mendez, Eugene Hsieh, Craig C. Earle, Shun Wong
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | BMC 2018-09-01 |
Deskripsi
Abstract Background Sexually transmitted Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection is a known risk factor for cancer of the anal canal in both men and women. Case presentation We describe a report of synchronous carcinoma of the anal canal in a heterosexual couple. High risk type 16 HPV DNA was detected in both tumors. Conclusion Longstanding sexual partners may share risk of HPV-associated anal canal cancer.