A Simplified Classification for Describing Colposcopic Vaginal Patterns Indraccolo, Ugo; Baldoni, Angelo Indraccolo, Ugo; Baldoni, Angelo Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 16(2):75-79, April 2012. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Simplifying colposcopic vaginal patterns does not compromise vaginal colposcopy accuracy. Buy
Fabric-Based Exocervical and Endocervical Biopsy in Comparison With Punch Biopsy and Sharp Curettage Winter, Marc; Cestero, Ramon M.; Burg, Andrew; More Winter, Marc; Cestero, Ramon M.; Burg, Andrew; Felix, Juan C.; Han, Catherine; Raffo, Ann Marie; Vasilev, Steven Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 16(2):80-87, April 2012. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Fabric-based exocervical and endocervical biopsies were of sufficient number, volume, thickness, and architecture to render a diagnosis but less traumatic than conventional punch biopsy and endocervical curettage. Buy
Role of Vulvar Care Guidelines in the Initial Management of Vulvar Complaints Lifits-Podorozhansky, Yulia Marie; Podorozhansky, Yelena; Hoffstetter, Susan; More Lifits-Podorozhansky, Yulia Marie; Podorozhansky, Yelena; Hoffstetter, Susan; Gavard, Jeffrey A. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 16(2):88-91, April 2012. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Vulvar care guidelines are a valuable tool in the initial management of vulvar complaints. Buy
Comparison of Conventional Cervical Cytology Versus Visual Inspection With Acetic Acid Among Human Immunodeficiency Virus–Infected Women in Western Kenya Mabeya, Hillary; Khozaim, Kareem; Liu, Tao; More Mabeya, Hillary; Khozaim, Kareem; Liu, Tao; Orango, Omenge; Chumba, David; Pisharodi, Latha; Carter, Jane; Cu-Uvin, Susan Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 16(2):92-97, April 2012. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Visual inspection with acetic acid is comparable to Pap smear and acceptable for screening human immunodeficiency virus–infected women in resource-limited settings such as Western Kenya. Buy
Correlating Knowledge of Cervical Cancer Prevention and Human Papillomavirus With Compliance After Colposcopy Referral Massad, L. Stewart; Weber, Kathleen M.; Wilson, Tracey E.; More Massad, L. Stewart; Weber, Kathleen M.; Wilson, Tracey E.; Goderre, Johanna L.; Hessol, Nancy A.; Henry, Donna; Colie, Christine; Strickler, Howard D.; Levine, Alexandra M.; Watts, D. Heather; Evans, Charlesnika T. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 16(2):98-105, April 2012. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Perceived stress and site-specific factors rather than knowledge of cervical cancer prevention impact women’s compliance with recommended colposcopy. Buy
Comparison of Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Human Papillomavirus, HPV Vaccine, Pap Tests, and Cervical Cancer Between US and Peruvian Women Han, Chi-Son; Ferris, Daron G.; Waller, Jennifer; More Han, Chi-Son; Ferris, Daron G.; Waller, Jennifer; Tharp, Philip; Walter, Jessica; Allmond, Lynn Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 16(2):121-126, April 2012. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: A significant knowledge gap exists among US non–Spanish-speaking women and US Spanish-speaking and Peruvian women with respect to human papillomavirus and cervical cancer. Buy
Correlation of Atopobium vaginae Amount With Bacterial Vaginosis Markers Marconi, Camila; Cruciani, Frederica; Vitali, Beatrice; More Marconi, Camila; Cruciani, Frederica; Vitali, Beatrice; Donders, Gilbert G.G. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 16(2):127-132, April 2012. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: There is a positive correlation of the amount of Atopobium vaginae and both vaginal pH and bacterial vaginosis score. Buy
Promoter Hypermethylation of Death-Associated Protein Kinase and p16 Genes in Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus Aidé, Susana; Lattario, Fernanda Ribeiro; Almeida, Gutemberg; More Aidé, Susana; Lattario, Fernanda Ribeiro; Almeida, Gutemberg; do Val, Isabel Chulvis; Carvalho, Maria da Glória Costa Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 16(2):133-139, April 2012. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Methylation of death-associated protein kinase and p16 genes in lichen sclerosus may form part of a process of genetic and epigenetic alterations potentially relevant to malignant transformation. Buy
Burden of Human Papillomavirus–Related Cervical Disease in the Extended Middle East and North Africa—A Comprehensive Literature Review Seoud, Muhieddine Seoud, Muhieddine Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 16(2):106-120, April 2012. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Human papillomavirus and its related cervical disease are relatively common, and screening practices are scarce in the countries of the Extended Middle East and North Africa. Buy
Vaginal Cysts: A Pathology Review Heller, Debra S. Heller, Debra S. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 16(2):140-144, April 2012. Abstract Abstract Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
A Case of Parametrial Lymph Node Involvement in Stage IA2 Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Cervix Treated With Radical Hysterectomy and a Review of the Literature: A Case Report Billingsley, Caroline C.; Kohler, Matthew F.; Creasman, William T.; More Billingsley, Caroline C.; Kohler, Matthew F.; Creasman, William T.; Madory, James E.; Young, Jennifer L. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 16(2):145-148, April 2012. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: It is imperative that patients are informed of the possibility of parametrial involvement and possible sequelae of suboptimal management when parametrectomy is omitted in radical hysterectomies. Buy
Angiomyofibroblastoma of the Vulva: A Case Report of a Pedunculated Variant and Review of the Literature Sims, Shireen Madani; Stinson, Kathryn; McLean, Frederick W.; More Sims, Shireen Madani; Stinson, Kathryn; McLean, Frederick W.; Davis, John D.; Wilkinson, Edward J. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 16(2):149-154, April 2012. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: We report the clinical and pathologic features of 1 new case of a pedunculated vulvar angiomyofibroblastoma and review the English-language literature on this entity. Buy
Primary Breast Cancer of the Vulva: A Case Report Diniz da Costa, Ana Teresa Minhoto; Coelho, Ana Maria; Lourenço, Alexandre Valentim; More Diniz da Costa, Ana Teresa Minhoto; Coelho, Ana Maria; Lourenço, Alexandre Valentim; Bernardino, Margarida; Ribeirinho, Ana Luisa; Jorge, Carlos Calhaz Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 16(2):155-157, April 2012. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Primary breast cancer of the vulva in a woman, the diagnostic procedure, management and follow-up, and review of the literature. Buy
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Arising in the Rectovaginal Septum Vázquez, Julio; Pérez-Peña, Mar; González, Begoña; More Vázquez, Julio; Pérez-Peña, Mar; González, Begoña; Sánchez, Angel Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 16(2):158-161, April 2012. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: A mass arising in the rectovaginal septum should include gastrointestinal stromal tumor in the differential tract with an incidence on the order of 10 per million people year. Buy
An Unusual Case of Hematometra in a Postmenopausal Woman Associated With Manchester Repair Noor, Claire; Patankar, Swapna; Winter-Roach, Brett Noor, Claire; Patankar, Swapna; Winter-Roach, Brett Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 16(2):162-164, April 2012. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Although advocated as a safe alternative to vaginal hysterectomy, clinicians doing Manchester repairs should be aware of long-term complications like cervical stenosis. Buy
