Table 3. HPV infection in patients with HNSCC.
| Detection of HPV infection | Percentage of patients | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| Positive | 66 (53/80) | 0.004 |
| Negative | 34(27/80) | |
| Genotype | ||
| 16 | 52.8 (28/53) | 0.000 |
| Other LR genotypes** | 20.7 (11/53) | |
| Other HR genotypes* | 26.4 (14/53) | |
| Anatomical location | ||
| Oral cavity | 34 (18/53) | 0.606 |
| Larynx | 28(15/53) | |
| Oropharynx | 23(12/53) | |
| Paranasal sinuses | 8 (4/53) | |
| Hypopharynx | 4(2/53) | |
| Nasopharynx | 4(2/53) | |
| Stage | ||
| EI | 4 (2/53) | 0.312 |
| EII | 15 (8/53) | |
| EIII | 26(14/53) | |
| EIV | 55(29/53) | |
*
Other HR genotypes: Other high-risk genotypes
**
Other LR genotypes: Other low-risk genotypes.