Journal of Clinical Medicine (Feb 2024)

Unraveling the Complex Nexus of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in Extragenital Keratinocyte Skin Tumors: A Comprehensive Analysis of Bowen’s Disease and In Situ Squamous-Cell Carcinoma

  • Claudio Conforti,
  • Chiara Retrosi,
  • Marina Agozzino,
  • Caterina Dianzani,
  • Ermanno Nardon,
  • Anselmo Oliveri,
  • Eros Azzalini,
  • Stefania Guida,
  • Giovanni Pellacani,
  • Giovanni Di Lella,
  • Franco Rongioletti,
  • Iris Zalaudek,
  • Serena Bonin

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13041091
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. 4
p. 1091

Abstract

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This comprehensive study delves into the intricate landscape surrounding the role of human papillomavirus (HPV) in extragenital keratinocyte skin tumors, specifically exploring Bowen’s disease (BD) and in situ squamous-cell carcinoma (iSCC). Through a multifaceted examination, this research study elucidates the nuanced interplay of HPV, gender dynamics, anatomical site variations, and potential implications for the etiopathogenesis of these malignancies.

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