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HPV-16-Induced Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: HPV Vaccination May Be Useful.

Nessr Abu Rached, Riina Käpynen, Martin Doerler, Lennart Ocker, Carolin Frost, Yannik Haven, Falk G Bechara

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Article in Cancers, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Nessr Abu RachedInternational Centre for Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa (ICH), Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Ruhr-University Bochum, 44791 Bochum, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-6853-0743
Riina KäpynenInternational Centre for Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa (ICH), Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Ruhr-University Bochum, 44791 Bochum, Germany.
Martin DoerlerInternational Centre for Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa (ICH), Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Ruhr-University Bochum, 44791 Bochum, Germany.
Lennart OckerInternational Centre for Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa (ICH), Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Ruhr-University Bochum, 44791 Bochum, Germany.
Carolin FrostInternational Centre for Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa (ICH), Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Ruhr-University Bochum, 44791 Bochum, Germany.
Yannik HavenInternational Centre for Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa (ICH), Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Ruhr-University Bochum, 44791 Bochum, Germany.ORCID 0009-0004-5995-5458
Falk G BecharaInternational Centre for Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa (ICH), Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Ruhr-University Bochum, 44791 Bochum, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-0418-521X

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease associated with significant morbidity. Although cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is a rare complication, it has serious consequences, particularly when associated with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. This study examines two cases of HPV-16-induced cSCC in patients with long-standing HS and explores the potential role of HPV vaccination in preventing such malignancies. METHODS AND

resultsWe report on two male patients with severe HS (Hurley stage III) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma with positive detection of HPV DNA in the tumour tissue.

conclusionsHPV vaccination may offer a preventive approach to cSCC in HS patients by reducing high-risk HPV infections. Incorporating vaccination into the management of HS, particularly in high-risk individuals, could potentially reduce the incidence of malignant transformation and improve long-term outcomes. Further research is warranted to validate these findings and refine prevention strategies.

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acne inversahidradenitis suppurativa (HS)HPVmalignomasquamous cell carcinoma

Identifiers

PMID40002295
PMCPMC11853386

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