HPV DNA testing versus Cytology: A new era in cervical cancer screening

Antonis Sfakianakis, Kalliopi Pappa

Cervical cancer screening tests are growing at a rapid pace, reflecting the importance of the HPV virus in the development of cancer. Four randomized studies in Europe and one perspective study in the USA have substantiated the application of HPV DNA screening (HPV testing), as a triage trial for cervical cancer …

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Conization for the management of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. An audit of a tertiary referral center

Tsetsa P, Haidopoulos D, Rodolakis A, Thomakos N, Vlachos G, Pappa K, Sakellaropoulos G, Kalpaktsoglou, K, Papaspirou E, Sotiropoulou M, Papaefthimiou, M, Antsaklis A

Aim of the study: To assess the degree of agreement between cytology, punch biopsy and cone histology, the percentage of positive cone margins and to define the parameters related to recurrence in women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Materials and methods: A total of 299 cone biopsies performed either by LLETZ or Laser were studied. The Pap smears were examined by two consultant …

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