David, I don't know if the HPV test was given. However, the surgeon that performed the biopsy certainly gave the impression that it probably was the cause. I intend to find out more tomorrow at her follow-up appointment. Carol
mother of 43 yr-old female,
post-op Dx: SCC rt.tonsil,non-ker.type,poorly diff.T2,N2,MO,stage IVA
1. Transoral CO2 laser partial glossectomy
2. Transoral CO2 laser pharyngectomy
3. Bilateral neck dissections
4. Microlaryngoscopy
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