E-ISSN: 2536-507X ISSN: 2149-7893
HPV: Obvious but Not Necessary Cause of Cervical Cancer
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Original Article
VOLUME: 5 ISSUE: 2
P: 107-112
June 2020

HPV: Obvious but Not Necessary Cause of Cervical Cancer

Cyprus J Med Sci 2020;5(2):107-112
DOI: 10.5152/cjms.2020.963
Gamze Mocan 1,2
Pınar Tulay 3,4
Hanife Özkayalar 1
Nedime Serakıncı 3
1. Department of Medical Pathology, Near East University School of Medicine, Nicosia, Cyprus
2. Department of Medical Biology, Near East University School of Medicine, Nicosia, Cyprus
3. Department of Medical Genetics, Near East University School of Medicine, Nicosia, Cyprus
4. Near East University, DESAM Institute, Nicosia, Cyprus
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Received Date: 26.04.2019
Accepted Date: 29.04.2020
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ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND/AIMS

Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide. Human papilomavirus (HPV) has been proposed to be one of the main players in the development of cervical cancer. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of HPV DNA and cervical cytology.

MATERIAL and METHODS

A total of 201 women undergoing routine gynaecological check up in Hospital were recruited. HPV genotyping and cervical Pap test were analysed.

RESULTS

Overall, 42% (85/201) of women analysed were tested positive for at least one of the HPV types tested. HPV DNA prevalence was the highest in women younger than 30 years old (59%, 50/85). Eighty four percent (71/85) of the HPV positive women had low to high grade cytological anomalies.

CONCLUSION

The presence of HPV DNA was strongly associated with the cytological anomalies, especially with specific HPV types. This study showed that detection of multiple HPV types is rather important in understanding the possible crosstalk among HPVs during the initiation and progression of cervical lesions. In conclusion, HPV still remains to be the most prevalent marker for cervical cancer and thus regular check up should be evaluated as a preventative policy for cervical cancer.