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  • Title: Human papillomavirus and extragenital in situ carcinoma.
    Author: Quéreux G, N'Guyen JM, Dreno B.
    Journal: Dermatology; 2004; 209(1):40-5. PubMed ID: 15237266.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: The relation between human papillomavirus (HPV) and extragenital Bowen's disease (BD) is controversial. METHODS: This study used in situ hybridisation to evaluate the rate of HPV in extragenital cutaneous BD and investigated possible relations with immune status and exposure of skin to light. RESULTS: HPV DNA was detected in 58% of 69 samples from 50 patients. The percentage of HPV detection was not significantly higher in exposed (55%) than unexposed areas (65%), and no difference in HPV rate was found between immunosuppressed and immunocompetent patients. CONCLUSION: Thus, this study confirms the high rate of HPV detection in extragenital cutaneous BD and suggests that there is no apparent relation concerning exposed areas and immune status.
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