Abnormal pap tests and human papillomavirus infections among HIV-infected and uninfected women who have sex with women.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the ability of collecting the Affirm VP-III test sample using the residual vaginal discharge found on the speculum. METHODS AND METHODS:One hundred nine symptomatic women (≥18 y) participated in this study. During pelvic examination, vaginal fluid was collected onto 3 swabs for office-based diagn...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Mulhem E,Boyanton BL Jr,Robinson-Dunn B,Ebert C,Dzebo R

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to assess the risk of progression/persistence of squamous intraepithelial lesions (SILs) during pregnancy according to the age of the woman, the grade of the lesion, the type of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, and the mode of delivery. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Eighty pregnant women with a...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Cubo-Abert M,Centeno-Mediavilla C,Franco-Zabala P,Merced-Vázquez C,Castellví J,García A,Gil-Moreno A,Xercavins J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common cause of genital discomfort in women in reproductive ages, which causes many complications. Bacterial vaginosis is usually treated by metronidazole and clindamycin. However, this protocol does not prevent its recurrence, which is a main complaint of the patients. The numbe...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Homayouni A,Bastani P,Ziyadi S,Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi S,Ghalibaf M,Mortazavian AM,Mehrabany EV

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Disseminated tuberculosis involving the uterine cervix and central nervous system is described in a 26-year-old Native American female with new-onset seizures. Her presenting complaint was generalized seizures with associated weight loss, chronic cough, global headache, and malaise. Pelvic examination revealed an exop...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Kern TW,Waxman AG,Kilgo R,Tempest B

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This cross-sectional study was intended to assess the association between immunohistochemical analysis of p16 and fragile histidine triad (FHIT) and the presence of precancerous cervical lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Women seen at Pérola Byington Hospital, São Paulo, Brazil, with histologically confirmed ce...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Longatto-Filho A,Etlinger D,Pereira SM,Kanamura CT,di Loreto C,Santos Gda C,Makabe S,Marques JA,Santoro CL,das Dores GB,Castelo A

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review highlights recent advances in our understanding of preneoplastic squamous lesions of the vulva, from a pathologist's perspective. Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is the preferred nomenclature for these lesions. VIN lesions may or may not be symptomatic and have a variable clinical appearance. Three ...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Colgan TJ

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to summarize and review the evidence for the efficacy and safety of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for the treatment of vulvar lichen sclerosus (LS). MATERIALS AND METHODS:PubMed/MEDLINE, Ovid, Web of Science, and clinicaltrials.gov were searched fr...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Eshtiaghi P,Sadownik LA

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To quantify the coverage and monitor the factors associated with opportunistic cervical cytological screening in Spain. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Population-based survey of selected women through the Access Panel technique representative of the general population. A total of 6,852 women (60%) replied to the ques...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Puig-Tintoré LM,Castellsagué X,Torné A,de Sanjosé S,Cortés J,Roura E,Méndez C,Bosch FX

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The terminology for human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated squamous lesions of the lower anogenital tract has a long history marked by disparate diagnostic terms derived from multiple specialties. It often does not reflect current knowledge of HPV biology and pathogenesis. A consensus process was convened to recommend ...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Darragh TM,Colgan TJ,Cox JT,Heller DS,Henry MR,Luff RD,McCalmont T,Nayar R,Palefsky JM,Stoler MH,Wilkinson EJ,Zaino RJ,Wilbur DC,Members of LAST Project Work Groups.

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the clinicopathologic features of a rare disease of pagetoid urothelial intraepithelial neoplasia (PUIN) in the vulva. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We reviewed a case of PUIN in a Chinese woman with a long history of bladder urothelial carcinoma. RESULTS:The patient presented with vulvar pruritus for more...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Lu B,Liang Y

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The Home Study Course is intended for the practicing colposcopist or practitioner who is seeking to develop or enhance his or her colposcopic skills. The goal of the course is to present colposcopic cases that are unusual or instructive in terms of appearance, presentation, or management, or that demonstrate ...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Dunton CJ

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aims of this study are to analyze a cohort of women with vulvovaginal symptoms and positive cultures for non-albicans Candida (NAC) to determine whether yeast was responsible for their symptoms and to evaluate the mycological effectiveness of various regimens. METHODS:This observational study was perfor...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Powell AM,Gracely E,Nyirjesy P

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the feasibility and efficiency of direct visual inspection after Lugol iodine painting in detecting cervical premalignant and malignant lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This study included 1,012 women recruited from gynecology outpatient clinic screened for premalignant or malignant lesions of the ...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： El-Shalakany AH,Saeed MM,Abdel-Aal MR,El-Nakeeb AH,Noseirat N,Ayyad SB,El Din ZS

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY:To systematically evaluate the literature regarding vulvodynia treatment outcome measures. METHODS:A systematic literature search on OVID, PubMed, and PsycINFO databases was conducted from inception until May 2016. Studies were included/excluded based on prespecified criteria. Reported outcome ...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Sadownik LA,Yong PJ,Smith KB

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Vulvar vestibule is a common term in the medical nomenclature. In our view, this term is inaccurate. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Herein, we provide evidence from embryologic, anatomic, and architectonic textbooks that shows the links between the vestibule and vagina. RESULTS:Our research proves that the term vul...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Friedman M,Siegler E,Löwenstein L

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a rare tumor of the vulva; it accounts for approximately 2% to 4% of vulvar cancer. CASE:A 73-year-old woman was referred because of a 2-cm ulcerative lesion on her perineum, near the anus. Punch biopsy showed BCC. She underwent wide local excision of tumor without any damage t...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Nazari Z,Omranipour R

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:▪ ABSTRACT:: A case of a uterine lipoleiomyoma within an endometrial polyp is presented. Lipoleiomyomas represent a rare, benign gynecological entity that can present as post-menopausal bleeding or pelvic mass. Hysteroscopic appearance, MRI images, and histological images of the polyp are included. The Engl...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Holtz DO,Holland G,Ropp BG,Dunton C

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the colposcopic adequacy, colposcopic impressions, histologic sampling intent, biopsy site location, procedural complications, and difficulty of colposcopic examinations using optical and video colposcopes. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Women and men presenting consecutively for colposcopy were examined i...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Ferris DG,Ho TH,Guijon F,Macfee MS,Guerra DM,Barrasso R,Duncan ID,Litaker MS

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aims of the study were to define the heterogeneity of vulvodynia by determining data-driven subgroups within the vulvodynia diagnosis using exploratory cluster analysis and to characterize the subgroups identified. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Included were participants in the longitudinal population-based stud...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Reed BD,Plegue MA,Williams DA,Sen A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether there is an association between high levels of telomerase and premalignant cervical disease and to provide a preliminary analysis of telomerase activity as a potential triage strategy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Premenopausal women were invited to participate in the study during routine gyne...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Ault KA,Allen HK,Phillips SL,Zimmerman MB,Klingelhutz AJ

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVES.: This study evaluates the long-term clinical success of Durasphere (Carbon Metal Technologies, St. Paul, MN) compared with Contigen (C. R. Bard, Covington, GA) in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence caused by intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD). METHODS.: Fifty-two women diagnosed with stress uri...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Andersen RC

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if sites selected for colposcopic biopsy and histologically proven cervical intraepithelial neoplasia are distributed randomly across the cervix. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Data were evaluated from all patients who visited the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Colposcopy Clinic during a 20-month period...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Allard JE,Rodriguez M,Rocca M,Parker MF

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Visual assessment of digitized cervigrams through the Internet needs to be optimized. The National Cancer Institute and National Library of Medicine are involved in a large effort to improve colposcopic assessment and, in preparation, are conducting methodologic research. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We selected 50...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Jeronimo J,Long R,Neve L,Ferris D,Noller K,Spitzer M,Mitra S,Guo J,Nutter B,Castle P,Herrero R,Rodriguez AC,Schiffman M

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The current study tested the hypothesis that collagen content in the pregnant cervix decreases with labor, using morphologically preserved specimens, avoiding limitations of earlier studies. Collagen abundance remote from pregnancy was also evaluated. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Histologic sections of postpartum c...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Heller DS,Goldsmith LT,Aboujaoude R,Kaplan C,Baergen R,Cole D

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of 3 or less quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine doses on anogenital warts in both males and females in the United States. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We conducted a retrospective database study that included males and females aged 9 to 26 years who r...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Zeybek B,Lin YL,Kuo YF,Rodriguez AM

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of metronidazole versus no treatment for the empiric treatment of inflammatory cytologic changes. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Patients with inflammatory changes on Pap smear were serially assigned to receive no treatment or metronidazole by one of three regimens: 2 grams orally as a single...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Webb JC,Wharton GG,Hawley-Bowland C,Carlson JW

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to demonstrate a methodology for auditing the impact of HCII testing on the direct cost of cervical cancer cytological screening, where the test is collected in all women screened and processed routinely in women age 30 years and older. MATERIALS AND METHODS:After a policy chang...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Lonky NM,Hunter MI,Sadeghi M,Edwards G,Bajamundi K,Monk BJ

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to assess whether HIV-positive (HIV+) women aged 30 years and older with concurrent normal cervical cytology and undetectable cervical HPV have a low 3-year risk of developing cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 or higher (CIN 2+) in a clinical setting. MATERIALS AND METHODS:W...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Alade RO,Vragovic O,Duffy C,Cabral HJ,Stier EA

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Women living with HIV experience higher risk of cervical cancer, but screening rates in the United States are lower than recommended. The purpose of this study was to examine whether an intervention using self-sampling of cervicovaginal cells for human papillomavirus (HPV) with results counseling would increa...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Murphy J,Mark H,Anderson J,Farley J,Allen J

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ) is the standard surgical treatment for cervical dysplasia. The optimal way to achieve local hemostasis in women undergoing LLETZ is unknown. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In a prospective, randomized trial, we compared spray coagulation and forced coagulation in...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Hilal Z,Mavrommati G,Foerster C,Rezniczek GA,Hefler LA,Tempfer CB

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00