The Deceptive Signal: p16 Positivity Suggestive of Human Papilloma Virus Infection Masking a Second Primary Malignancy – A Case Report and Review on Literature
This case underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, including immunohistochemistry and imaging, in diagnosing synchronous gynecological malignancies. Recognizing the coexistence of distinct tumors is essential for accurate staging and tailored treatment planning to improve patient outcomes.
Authors
- Pooja Rathod (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8802-9021)
- Annapurna Srirambhatla
- Mishu Mangla (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0708-1037)
- Aparna Setty
- Gunvanti Rathod
- Naina Kumar
- R. Chandramouli
Institutions
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Infectious Disorders - Drug Targets
- Published
- 2026-02-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2174/0118715265413651251029062614
- Primary Topic
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00