Keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix in a sexually inexperienced woman: a case report
Wang, I.Te.; Chang, C.Wen.; Tang, W.Long.; Chen, W.Yu.; Liu, W-Min.
Journal of Reproductive Medicine 51(9): 745-746
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0024-7758 PMID: 17039710 Document Number: 603419
BACKGROUND: Even though cervical cancer is largely considered to be a sexually transmitted disease with a viral etiology, other modes of transmission are theoretically possible.CASE: A 38-year-old woman with cervical squamous cell carcinoma adamantly denied having ever had sexual intercourse due to personal, religious and cultural beliefs.CONCLUSION: Because the human papillomavirus may be spread via nonsexual means, Pap smear screening in sexually active and inexperienced women is important.