Human Papillomavirus Self-Sampling in Cameroon: Women’s Uncertainties Over the Reliability of the Method Are Barriers to Acceptance Berner, Amandine; Hassel, Selim Ben; Tebeu, Pierre-Marie; More Berner, Amandine; Hassel, Selim Ben; Tebeu, Pierre-Marie; Untiet, Sarah; Kengne-Fosso, Gisèle; Navarria, Isabelle; Boulvain, Michel; Vassilakos, Pierre; Petignat, Patrick Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):235-241, July 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Most participants were more comfortable with the self-HPV, but they did not trust the method and preferred physician sampling, which underlines the need for information. Buy
A Cervical Abnormality Risk Prediction Model: Can We Use Clinical Information to Predict Which Patients With ASCUS/LSIL Pap Tests Will Develop CIN 2/3 or AIS? Charlton, Brittany M.; Carwile, Jenny L.; Michels, Karin B.; More Charlton, Brittany M.; Carwile, Jenny L.; Michels, Karin B.; Feldman, Sarah Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):242-247, July 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: A quality risk prediction model for significant precancerous lesions (CIN 2/3 or AIS) could not be created based on clinical/demographic information among women with mild Pap abnormalities (ASCUS/LSIL). Buy
Trichloroacetic Acid Application Versus Spray Monopolar Diathermy for Treating Benign Cervical Lesions: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Darwish, Atef Mohammad M.; Zahran, Kamal M. Darwish, Atef Mohammad M.; Zahran, Kamal M. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):248-254, July 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Spray monopolar diathermy is as effective as 70% trichloroacetic acid for treating benign cervical lesions. Buy
Risk of Cervical Precancer and Cancer in Women With Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Grade 1 on Endocervical Curettage Fukuchi, Emily; Fetterman, Barbara; Poitras, Nancy; More Fukuchi, Emily; Fetterman, Barbara; Poitras, Nancy; Kinney, Walter; Lorey, Thomas; Littell, Ramey D. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):255-260, July 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Endocervical curettage diagnosis of CIN 1 does not increase the risk of CIN 2+ and CIN 3+ compared with women with ectocervical CIN 1 and negative ECC finding. Buy
Evaluation of Endocervical Canal in Women With Minimal Cervical Cytological Abnormalities Goksedef, B. Pinar Cilesiz; Akbayir, Ozgur; Numanoglu, Ceyhun; More Goksedef, B. Pinar Cilesiz; Akbayir, Ozgur; Numanoglu, Ceyhun; Corbacioglu, Aytul; Guraslan, Hakan; Bakir, Lale Vuslat; Kaya, Onur; Yanik, Gulden; Cetin, Ahmet Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):261-266, July 2013. Abstract Abstract Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Vulva: A Comparison Between Women 35 Years or Younger and 90 Years or Older Jones, Ian S.; Crandon, Alex; Sanday, Karen Jones, Ian S.; Crandon, Alex; Sanday, Karen Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):267-272, July 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Poorly differentiated tumors with a FIGO score of 2 or more have a worse outcome, independent of age and additional medical conditions. Buy
Interpretation of the Sexual Functioning Questionnaire in the Presence of Vulvar Pain Legocki, Laurie J.; Aikens, James E.; Sen, Ananda; More Legocki, Laurie J.; Aikens, James E.; Sen, Ananda; Haefner, Hope K.; Reed, Barbara D. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):273-279, July 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Having vulvodynia may impact responses to individual questions on the SFQ related to pain and/or penetration, which impact SFQ subdomain scores, resulting in potentially erroneous interpretations. Buy
Completion of the Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Series Lags in Somali Adolescents Pruitt, Crystal N.; Reese, Crystal S.; Grossardt, Brandon R.; More Pruitt, Crystal N.; Reese, Crystal S.; Grossardt, Brandon R.; Shire, Abdirashid M.; Creedon, Douglas J. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):280-288, July 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Somali and white/non-Hispanic adolescents were equally as likely to initiate the human papillomavirus vaccine series, but Somali girls were less likely to complete the series. Buy
Characterization of Squamous Cell Cancers of the Vulvar Anterior Fourchette by Human Papillomavirus, p16INK4a, and p53 Reuschenbach, Miriam; Roos, Judith; Panayotopoulos, Dimitrios; More Reuschenbach, Miriam; Roos, Judith; Panayotopoulos, Dimitrios; Baldus, Stephan E.; Schnürch, Hans-Georg; Berger, Annemarie; Petry, Karl Ulrich; Dürst, Matthias; Seiz, Mirjam; von Knebel Doeberitz, Magnus; Hampl, Monika; on behalf of the German Study Group for Colposcopy Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):289-297, July 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Vulvar squamous cell cancers of the anterior fourchette are not different from vulvar cancers at other sites regarding the HPV, p16INK4a, and p53 status. Buy
Analysis of Patterns of Patient Compliance After an Abnormal Pap Smear Result: The Influence of Demographic Characteristics on Patient Compliance Rojas, Christine; Zhou, Ming K.; Khamis, Harry J.; More Rojas, Christine; Zhou, Ming K.; Khamis, Harry J.; Amesse, Lawrence Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):298-302, July 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Demographic characteristics may play a role in patient compliance after an abnormal cervical cytology result. Buy
Umbilication Is a Strong Predictor of High-Grade Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Slama, Jiri; Adamcova, Karolina; Dusek, Ladislav; More Slama, Jiri; Adamcova, Karolina; Dusek, Ladislav; Sosna, Ondrej; Cibula, David Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):303-307, July 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Umbilication is an age-independent colposcopic feature, which highly specifically predicts underlying CIN 2/3. Buy
Hybrid Capture II Testing for High-Risk Human Papillomavirus DNA in the Follow-up of Women Treated for High-Grade Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Tan, Jeffrey H.J.; Garland, Suzanne M.; Tabrizi, Sepehr N.; More Tan, Jeffrey H.J.; Garland, Suzanne M.; Tabrizi, Sepehr N.; Moore, Elya E.; Danielewski, Jennifer A.; Quinn, Michael A. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):308-314, July 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: The addition of HR-HPV DNA testing to Pap smear did not increase the detection of CIN 2+ or enhance the negative predictive value of cytological diagnosis alone. Buy
Feasibility of Community-Based careHPV for Cervical Cancer Prevention in Rural Thailand Trope, Lee A.; Chumworathayi, Bandit; Blumenthal, Paul D. Trope, Lee A.; Chumworathayi, Bandit; Blumenthal, Paul D. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):315-319, July 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: A cervical cancer prevention program based on primary self-swab HPV testing was found to be programmatically safe, acceptable, feasible, and effective in a low-resource setting. Buy
Pigmented Vulvar Lesions—A Pathology Review of Lesions That Are Not Melanoma Heller, Debra S. Heller, Debra S. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):320-325, July 2013. Abstract Abstract Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Primary Vaginal Non–Hodgkin Lymphoma: Gynecologic Diagnosis of a Hematologic Malignancy Ragupathy, Kalpana; Bappa, Lawal Ragupathy, Kalpana; Bappa, Lawal Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):326-329, July 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Primary vaginal non-Hodgkin lymphoma is rare but to be considered in investigation of an atypical vaginal mass because prognosis is better with early diagnosis. Buy
Mycoplasma pneumoniae: A Rare Cause of Vulvar Ulcers or an Undiagnosed One? Vieira-Baptista, Pedro; Machado, Luísa; Costa, Ana Rosa; More Vieira-Baptista, Pedro; Machado, Luísa; Costa, Ana Rosa; Beires, Jorge; Martinez-de-Oliveira, José Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):330-334, July 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Serology for Mycoplasma pneumoniae should be tested in women presenting with vulvar ulcers, especially if preceded by respiratory symptoms. Buy
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome with Gynandroblastoma and Vulvar Leiomyoma: Case Report and Literature Review Tian, Wenyan; Wang, Yingmei; Zhang, Huiying; More Tian, Wenyan; Wang, Yingmei; Zhang, Huiying; Liu, Guoyan; Ma, Xuegong; Xue, Fengxia Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):335-339, July 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Patients with androgen insensitivity syndrome should be monitored closely, and when confronted with tumors, close attention should be paid to the patient’s endocrinologic status. Buy
Prevalence of Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis in 5 European Countries and the United States: Results From an Internet Panel Survey Foxman, Betsy; Muraglia, Ryan; Dietz, Jean-Paul; More Foxman, Betsy; Muraglia, Ryan; Dietz, Jean-Paul; Sobel, Jack D.; Wagner, Julian Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):340-345, July 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Recurring VVC is a significant health problem in western countries, and the probability that VVC will progress to RVVC is high. Buy
Human Papillomavirus Infection and the Association With Abnormal Pap Findings in Yukon, Canada Jiang, Ying; Hanley, Brendan; Brassard, Paul; More Jiang, Ying; Hanley, Brendan; Brassard, Paul; Severini, Alberto; Lo, Jane; O’Donovan, Shawn; Duncan, Lori; Luo, Zhong-Cheng; Tohme, Sarah; Mao, Yang; Morrison, Howard Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):346-353, July 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Human papillomavirus prevalence rates for high-risk types and a-7 species are high among women in the Yukon territories, and it is strongly influenced by sexual behavioral factors. Buy
Is There an Association Between HIV-1 Genital Shedding and Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia 2/3 Among Women on Antiretroviral Therapy? Huchko, Megan Justine; Woo, Victoria; Liegler, Teri; More Huchko, Megan Justine; Woo, Victoria; Liegler, Teri; Leddy, Anna; Smith-McCune, Karen; Sawaya, George F.; Bukusi, Elizabeth A.; Cohen, Craig R. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):354-360, July 2013. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 2/3 was not associated with an increase in the detection or concentration of HIV-1 RNA in cervical secretions in women on HAART. Buy
Lazer Vaporization of Vaginal Intraepithelial Neoplasia: A Word of Caution Jones, Ronald W. Jones, Ronald W. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):, July 2013. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Human Papillomavirus DNA and Pap Tests: The Need for Cotesting in Opportunistic Setting During the Transition Time Mariani, Luciano; Sideri, Mario; Costa, Silvano; More Mariani, Luciano; Sideri, Mario; Costa, Silvano; Cristoforoni, Paolo; Origoni, Massimo; Preti, Mario; Italian HPV Study Group Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):362-365, July 2013. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: The introduction of a cotesting strategy in the opportunistic setting could represent the best option in the transition time from cytology to HPV DNA–based screening. Buy
Granular Cell Tumor of the Vulva: Retraction Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):366, July 2013. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Free
2012 Updated Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Tests and Cancer Precursors: Erratum Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):367, July 2013. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Free
The Lower Anogenital Squamous Terminology Standardization Project for HPV-Associated Lesions: Background and Consensus Recommendations From the College of American Pathologists and the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology Erratum Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):368, July 2013. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Free
Vulval Skin Conditions: Disease Activity and Quality of Life Erratum Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 17(3):369, July 2013. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Free
