Immediate referral to colposcopy versus cytological surveillance for minor cervical cytological abnormalities in the absence of HPV test.

Last updated on 22-8-2019 by Anonymous (non vérifié)

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BACKGROUND: A significant number of women are diagnosed with minor cytological abnormalities on cervical screening. Many authorities recommend surveillance as spontaneous regression might occur. However, attendance for cytological follow-up decreases with time and might put some women at risk of developing invasive disease.OBJECTIVES: To assess the optimum management strategy for women with minor cervical cytological abnormalities (atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance — ASCUS or low-grade squamous intra-epithelial lesions — LSIL) at primary screening in the absence of HPV (h…

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