Experts aren't exactly sure why this happens, but the main risk factor for tonsil cancer is human papillomavirus. Other risk factors include tobacco use, heavy alcohol consumption and a weakened ...
Cancers that arise in the tonsil or back of the tongue are classified as oropharyngeal cancer, and most of these (approximately 70%) are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Head and neck ...
These are tonsil crypts with human papillomavirus (HPV; green) in epithelial and biofilm (red) layers ('V' = biofilm; 'G' = HPV; original magnification ×20). Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!
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