High incidence of multiple primary carcinomas in HCV-infected patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma

Source: Med Sci Monit, September 1, 2009; 15(9) Authors: Y Nagao and M Sata Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has been associated with several extrahepatic manifestations. Oral cancer is one of them. We investigated the association among oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), multiple primary cancers (MPCs), insulin resistance and HCV infection. Material/Methods: Upper gastrointestinal tract examination and determination [...]