Human papillomavirus-associated malignancies in HIV-positive men and women

Curr Opin Oncol. 1995 Sep;7(5):437-41. doi: 10.1097/00001622-199509000-00009.

Abstract

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections of the anogenital tract and HPV-associated anogenital neoplasia are commonly found in HIV-positive men and women. Although there is little evidence suggesting that the incidence of invasive cervical cancer is increased in HIV-positive women, the incidence of invasive anal cancer may be increased in HIV-positive men. Among HIV-positive women, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia progresses more rapidly and recurs more often after primary therapy than in HIV-negative women. HPV infection and HPV-associated disease are often multifocal in HIV-positive women, and they may be found in both the vulva and the anus. Cervical cytology appears to be adequate as a screening tool for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in HIV-positive women, but the high recurrence rate and multifocal nature of this disease reinforces the need for careful evaluation and follow-up of the entire anogenital tract in these women.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anus Diseases / virology
  • Anus Neoplasms / complications
  • Anus Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Anus Neoplasms / virology
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplasms / complications*
  • Papillomaviridae*
  • Papillomavirus Infections / complications*
  • Tumor Virus Infections / complications*
  • Uterine Cervical Diseases / virology
  • Uterine Cervical Dysplasia / virology
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / complications
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / virology