HPV genotyping in adenocarcinoma of the uterine cervix in Thailand

Abstract

The HPV detection rate in cervical adenocarcinomas in Thailand is high. The predominant genotype is HPV-18, being twice as common as HPV-16. Genotype variations are associated with patient age and tumor grade. Vaccination against HPV-16/HPV-18 might prevent almost 90% of adenocarcinomas.