ANAL CANCER IN PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV: THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SCREENING AND OF EARLY DIAGNOSIS

E. D’Aleo, M. Ceccarelli, E. Venanzi Rullo, A. Facciolà, E. D’Andrea, A. Micali, M. Coco, M. R. Pinzone, E. Focà, F. Condorelli, F. Picerno, G. Visalli, A. Cacopardo, F. Nunnari, F. F. Pellicanò

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Abstract

Objective: HIV-positive patients suffer from higher cancer-related mortality compared to the general population. Anal cancer (AC) is considered as a rare form of neoplasm, accounting for 4% of all cancers of the lower gastrointestinal tract in the general population. Approximately 88% of AC cases are associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. This paper purpose is the diagnostic and therapeutic management of AC in HIV infect people.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere1319
JournalWorld Cancer Research Journal
Volume6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019

Keywords

  • Anal Cancer
  • ART
  • HIV
  • HPV
  • PLWH
  • Screening

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