Title |
Prediction of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2+ (CIN2+) using HPV DNA testing after a diagnosis of atypical squamous cell of undetermined significance (ASC-US) in Catalonia, Spain
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Published in |
BMC Infectious Diseases, January 2012
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DOI | 10.1186/1471-2334-12-25 |
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Authors |
Raquel Ibáñez, Judit Moreno-Crespi, Montserrat Sardà, Josefina Autonell, Montserrat Fibla, Cristina Gutiérrez, Belen Lloveras, María Alejo, Isabel Català, Francesc Alameda, Miquel Casas, F Xavier Bosch, Silvia de Sanjosé |
Abstract |
A protocol for cervical cancer screening among sexually active women 25 to 65 years of age was introduced in 2006 in Catalonia, Spain to increase coverage and to recommend a 3-year-interval between screening cytology. In addition, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) was offered as a triage test for women with a diagnosis of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASC-US). HPV testing was recommended within 3 months of ASC-US diagnosis. According to protocol, HPV negative women were referred to regular screening including a cytological exam every 3 years while HPV positive women were referred to colposcopy and closer follow-up. We evaluated the implementation of the protocol and the prediction of HPV testing as a triage tool for cervical intraepithelial lesions grade two or worse (CIN2+) in women with a cytological diagnosis of ASC-US. |
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Student > Postgraduate | 7 | 9% |
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Psychology | 3 | 4% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 3 | 4% |
Other | 10 | 12% |
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