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 …

Posted in 2016 Volume 15 – Issue 4 Tagged , , , ,

Abnormal cytologic findings during pregnancy

Michail Georgios, Androutsopoulos Georgios, Georgantis Apostolos, Adonakis Georgios, Decavalas Georgios

Our aim was the illustration of the controversies that occur during pregnancy related to the mode of obtaining and interpreting a cervical smear, specific colposcopic features, as well as the approach of diagnosing, following- up and treatment, based on the findings of the Papanicolaou smear. A review of the literature as well as the updated American Society of Colposcopy …

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