Top 100 most cited articles on human papillomavirus-induced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: A bibliographic review

Aim: Besides chewable tobacco and alcohol consumption, development of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) has also been linked to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, particularly HPV16. A significant number of publications have shed light on the etiopathogenesis, molecular mechanism, and prognosis of HPV-associated HNSCC. The current bibliographic review aimed to identify and analyze the top 100 most cited articles on HPV-associated HNSCC, to guide future researchers by highlighting the most cited previous publications. Materials and Methods: A comprehensive search of bibliographic databases was performed by two independent reviewers, using medical sub-heading terms like “HPV-induced HNSCC” in several combinations. All types of published studies were included in this bibliographic analysis. The top-100 most cited articles were then identified, tabulated, and analyzed to extract the various bibliometric details. Results: The total number of citation was 19,570 (range from 11 to 1,773). The article with highest number of citation (1,773) was published in 2008 in the “Journal of Clinical Oncology.” Maximum publications originated from the United States of America. Conclusion: This article identifies the top-100 most influential articles on HPV-induced HNSCC and recognizes the evolution of knowledge through leading researchers as they guide today’s clinical decision making and future research prospects.