Clinical significance of cervical smears with atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance designated "favor reactive" or "favor preneoplastic".

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this retrospective clinical study was to evaluate clinical features, histopathology, treatment regimen, and follow-up in 95 patients with genital lichen planus. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed data of 95 women diagnosed with genital lichen planus and visiting the vulvar clinic at...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Santegoets LA,Helmerhorst TJ,van der Meijden WI

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to identify the clinicopathologic features and treatment outcome of primary extramammary Paget disease of the vulva (EMPDV). MATERIALS AND METHODS:We performed a retrospective analysis of 14 patients who were treated at our center from April 1994 to November 2010. RESULTS:The mean ...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Nomura H,Matoda M,Okamoto S,Kondo E,Omatsu K,Kato K,Takeshima N

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In addition to practitioners who care for male patients, with the increased use of high-resolution anoscopy, practitioners who care for women are seeing more men in their practices as well. Some diseases affecting the penis can impact on their sexual partners. Many of the lesions and neoplasms of the penis occur on th...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Heller DS

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to compare cervical cytologic and histologic findings between women using depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) and oral contraceptives (OCs) referred for colposcopy and to determine whether there were differences in the occurrence of false-positive cytologic finding between the 2 contrace...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Clark MK,Stockdale CK,Railsback L,Nichols S

更新日期：2011-07-01 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：:Giant condyloma acuminatum is a large, slow-growing, exophytic, cauliflower-like tumor of the external genitalia. It is a histologically benign lesion, largely associated with human papillomavirus infection but with a high recurrence rate. The main differential diagnosis includes verrucous carcinoma. Differentiation b...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Bambao C,Nofech-Mozes S,Shier M

更新日期：2010-07-01 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： Berry JM,Darragh TM

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to determine rates of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) 2 or greater in high-risk, racially diverse, young women with low-grade cytology. MATERIALS AND METHODS:After institutional review board approval, a cross-sectional study of 21- to 24-year-old women with low-grade cytolog...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Daily LR,Erickson BK,Pasko DN,Straughn JM Jr,Huh WK,Leath CA 3rd

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the results of cold knife conization (CKC) and loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia to determine if excisional method has effects on pathologic interpretation. METHODS:Retrospective review of the perioperative medical records of patients who had a C...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Miroshnichenko GG,Parva M,Holtz DO,Klemens JA,Dunton CJ

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:: Lack of estrogen after menopause can cause many changes in the lower genital tract of women, including involution of the introitus and collapse of the vestibule into the genital cleft. CASES:: Six cases of hypoestrogenic women are described, with the unusual finding of entrapment of terminal hairs between...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Vigliani MB

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Low physician density, undercapacitated laboratory infrastructures, and limited resources are major limitations to the development and implementation of widely accessible cervical cancer prevention programs in sub-Saharan Africa. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We developed a system operated by nonphysician health pr...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Parham GP,Mwanahamuntu MH,Pfaendler KS,Sahasrabuddhe VV,Myung D,Mkumba G,Kapambwe S,Mwanza B,Chibwesha C,Hicks ML,Stringer JS

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To document the first reported synchronous occurrence of Hodgkin lymphoma and adenosquamous carcinoma involving the female genital tract. Review of cytologic, histologic, and immunohistochemical studies obtained from a 50-year-old, multiparous, postmenopausal, Hispanic female who had a left inguinal mass, bilateral lo...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Lovell MO,Valente PT

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Massive localized lymphedema (MLL) is a recently described entity associated with obesity, most often on the thighs. It rarely occurs on the vulva, and it may pose diagnostic difficulty for both clinician and pathologist in this setting. CASE:An obese 55-year-old woman underwent excision of bilateral polypo...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Heller DS,Fitzhugh VA,Cracchiolo B,Barrett T Jr,Suidan RS

更新日期：2014-04-01 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：: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:A historic cohort analysis was performed to assess the colposcopic and histologic correlates of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS) Pap smears in pregnant and nonpregnant women. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A chart review of all gynecologic and obstetric patients seen in the outpatient clin...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Broderick D,Matityahu D,Dudhbhai M,Alter S

更新日期：2002-04-01 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 study aimed to identify sociodemographic and disease-specific factors associated with follow-up in an inner-city multiethnic colposcopy clinic. MATERIALS AND METHODS:All charts of patients referred to colposcopy clinic for abnormal cervical cytology and/or high-risk human papillomavirus infections to the...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Chase DM,Osann K,Sepina N,Wenzel L,Tewari KS

更新日期：2012-10-01 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：UNLABELLED:▪ 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 t...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

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更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of the current study was to describe outcomes among women with low-grade abnormalities on cervical cytology screening in the setting of previous excisional or ablative treatment for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). METHODS:Study participants were recruited into the Study to Understand ...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Burks HR,Smith KM,Wentzensen N,Tenney M,Tuller E,Moxley K,Mathews C,Dunn ST,Wang SS,Gold MA

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cavernous hemangiomas of the cervix are extremely rare, benign lesions. To date, fewer than 50 cases have been reported. Here reported is a case of cavernous hemangioma of the cervix in a 53-year-old patient with the complaint of postcoital spotting. Most of these lesions are asymptomatic incidental findings, but some...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Ozyer S,Uzunlar O,Gocmen M,Bal S,Srvan L,Mollamahmutoğlu L

更新日期：2006-04-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Fabric-based endocervical and exocervical biopsy tools were compared with exocervical punch biopsy and sharp endocervical curettage. We compared the level of pain reported by the patient and the amount of bleeding rated by the physician relative to the type of biopsy used. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This was a 2...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Winter M,Cestero RM,Burg A,Felix JC,Han C,Raffo AM,Vasilev S

更新日期：2012-04-01 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:Cervical cancer is one of the most common malignancies in pregnancy and one percent of women diagnosed with cervical cancer are pregnant or postpartum at the time of the diagnosis. We discuss how pregnancy will affect the management of cancer, and cancer will affect the management of the pregnancy. MATERIAL ...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： Ribeiro F,Correia L,Paula T,Santana I,Vieira Pinto L,Borrego J,Jorge AF

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to determine whether electronic medical record (EMR)-based tools influence providers' compliance with guidelines for cervical cancer screening in adolescent (<21 y) patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Three EMR-based tools to educate providers on cervical cancer screening guidelines were impleme...

journal_title：Journal of lower genital tract disease

authors： White P,Kenton K

更新日期：2013-04-01 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：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：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