Unusual peritoneal relapses in human papilloma virus related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.

Conclusions:HPV associated oropharyngeal cancer appears to be associated with unusual patterns of relapse, including peritoneal metastases. Thus, patients presenting with abdominal pain or bowel obstruction with a previous history of HPV associated oropharyngeal cancer should be investigated for possible metastatic involvement.
Source: Head and Neck Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research