2013 Vulvodynia Guideline Update Stockdale, Colleen K.; Lawson, Herschel W. Stockdale, Colleen K.; Lawson, Herschel W. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):93-100, April 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: We present the state of the science and provide guidance based largely on expert opinion to assist the patient and practitioner in dealing with vulvodynia. Buy
Should Endocervical Curettage Routinely Be Performed at the Time of Colposcopy? A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Shepherd, Jonathan P.; Guido, Richard; Lowder, Jerry L. Shepherd, Jonathan P.; Guido, Richard; Lowder, Jerry L. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):101-108, April 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: In women older than 50 years, routine ECC at the time of colposcopy was both more effective at preventing cervical cancer and less expensive than colposcopy alone. Buy
The Value of Histology in Predicting the Effectiveness of Vulvar Vestibulectomy in Provoked Vestibulodynia Brokenshire, Christopher; Pagano, Ross; Scurry, James Brokenshire, Christopher; Pagano, Ross; Scurry, James Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):109-114, April 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Histology does not predict response to surgery in vulvodynia. Buy
Vaginal Intraepithelial Neoplasia (VaIN 2/3): Comparing Clinical Outcomes of Treatment With Intravaginal Estrogen Rhodes, Helen E.; Chenevert, Latira; Munsell, Mark Rhodes, Helen E.; Chenevert, Latira; Munsell, Mark Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):115-121, April 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Intravaginal estrogen is an effective treatment for high grade dysplasia of the vagina. Buy
Triage of Women With Negative Cytology and Positive High-Risk HPV: An Analysis of Data From the SHENCCAST II/III Studies Goodrich, Sarah Kay; Pretorius, Robert G.; Du, Hui; More Goodrich, Sarah Kay; Pretorius, Robert G.; Du, Hui; Wu, RuiFang; Belinson, Jerome L. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):122-127, April 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Adding genotyping for HPV-16/18 as a triage method can reduce the number of colposcopies performed in women with negative cervical cytology and positive HPV tests. Buy
Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia Among HIV-Positive Men in Brazil Melo, Victor Hugo; Guimaraes, Mark Drew Crosland; Rocha, Gustavo Machado; More Melo, Victor Hugo; Guimaraes, Mark Drew Crosland; Rocha, Gustavo Machado; Araujo, Angela Cristina Labanca; Carmo, Ricardo Andrade; Grinsztejn, Beatriz; Pilotto, José Henrique; Palefsky, Joel Michael Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):128-135, April 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Sex with men only or with men and women, cigarette smoking, low CD4+ count, and oncogenic HPV are correlated with anal intraepithelial neoplasia in HIV-positive Brazilian men. Buy
Cost-effectiveness Analysis of 2 Surveillance Options for Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia 1 Savage, Ashlyn H.; Marlow, Nicole M.; Alkis, Mallory H.; More Savage, Ashlyn H.; Marlow, Nicole M.; Alkis, Mallory H.; Simpson, Kit N. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):136-141, April 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: HPV testing at 12-month intervals is more cost-effective than cytology at 6-month intervals for surveillance of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 1. Buy
The Unintended Consequences of Cervical Screening: Distress in Women Undergoing Cytologic Surveillance Sharp, Linda; Cotton, Seonaidh; Cruickshank, Margaret; More Sharp, Linda; Cotton, Seonaidh; Cruickshank, Margaret; Gray, Nicola M.; Harrild, Kirsten; Smart, Louise; Walker, Leslie G.; Little, Julian; on behalf of the TOMBOLA Group Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):142-150, April 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: A substantial proportion of women with a single cervical cytology test showing borderline nuclear abnormalities (broadly equivalent to atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance) experience surveillance-related psychologic distress after follow-up cytology, even when the result is negative. Buy
Evaluation of a Low-Cost Liquid-Based Pap Test in Rural El Salvador: A Split-Sample Study Guo, Jin; Cremer, Miriam; Maza, Mauricio; More Guo, Jin; Cremer, Miriam; Maza, Mauricio; Alfaro, Karla; Felix, Juan C. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):151-155, April 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: The low-cost ClearPrep Pap test demonstrated equivalent detection of SIL when compared with the conventional Pap smear and demonstrated the potential for ancillary molecular testing. Buy
High-Dose Vaginal Metronidazole for Recurrent Bacterial Vaginosis—A Pilot Study Aguin, Tina J.; Akins, Robert A.; Sobel, Jack D. Aguin, Tina J.; Akins, Robert A.; Sobel, Jack D. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):156-161, April 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: For women with recurrent and refractory bacterial vaginosis, cure rates with high-dose metronidazole were high and rates seemed dose dependent. Buy
Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia 2, 3 in Pregnancy: Time to Consider Loop Cone Excision in the First Trimester of Pregnancy? Siegler, Efraim; Amit, Amnon; Lavie, Ofer; More Siegler, Efraim; Amit, Amnon; Lavie, Ofer; Auslender, Ron; Mackuli, Lena; Weissman, Amir Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):162-168, April 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Massive localized lymphedema, a recently described entity associated with obesity, can occur on the vulva. Buy
Effects of Electronic Health Record–Based Interventions on Cervical Cancer Screening in Adolescents: A 1-Year Follow-up White, Paula White, Paula Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):169-173, April 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Electronic health record tools improve providers’ compliance with cervical cancer screening guidelines in adolescents. Buy
Multiple Intraepithelial Neoplasias of the Lower Female Genital Tract: The Reliability of HPV mRNA Test Frega, Antonio; Sesti, Francesco; Sopracordevole, Francesco; More Frega, Antonio; Sesti, Francesco; Sopracordevole, Francesco; Biamonti, Alberto; Votano, Sergio; Catalano, Angelica; Milazzo, Giusi Natalia; Gentile, Marco; Ricciardi, Enzo; French, Deborah; Moscarini, Massimo Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):174-181, April 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: E6/E7 proteins could be a marker of persistent infections, thus HPV-mRNA test could prove itself to be a more precise predictor of metachronous lesions. Buy
Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus Types in Invasive Cervical Cancers From 7 US Cancer Registries Before Vaccine Introduction Hopenhayn, Claudia; Christian, Amy; Christian, Warren Jay; More Hopenhayn, Claudia; Christian, Amy; Christian, Warren Jay; Watson, Meg; Unger, Elizabeth R.; Lynch, Charles F.; Peters, Edward S.; Wilkinson, Edward J.; Huang, Youjie; Copeland, Glenn; Cozen, Wendy; Saber, Maria Sibug; Goodman, Marc T.; Hernandez, Brenda Y.; Steinau, Martin; Lyu, Christopher; Tucker, Thomas T.; Saraiya, Mona Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):182-189, April 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Data from 7 US cancer registries shows that type-specific HPV prevalence in invasive cervical cancers mirrors that shown in several international meta-analyses. Buy
Primary Tuberculosis of the Uterine Cervix: Keep It in Mind Mandato, Vincenzo Dario; Sacchetti, Franco; Costagliola, Luigi; More Mandato, Vincenzo Dario; Sacchetti, Franco; Costagliola, Luigi; La Sala, Giovanni Battista Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):E29-E33, April 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Cervical tuberculosis may affect even women without risk factors; thus, it should be taken into account in the differential diagnosis of cervical cancer. Buy
Iliopsoas Abscess: An Unexpected Sequela of Dilation and Evacuation Pereira, Nigel; Bardawil, Elise C.; Patel, Meghan A.; More Pereira, Nigel; Bardawil, Elise C.; Patel, Meghan A.; Brannon, Ryan K.; Podolsky, Michael L.; Nyirjesy, Paul Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):E34-E37, April 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Iliopsoas abscesses are rare extrauterine infections that may present with fevers, chills, and unilateral lower back, hip, and thigh pain after dilation and evacuation. Buy
Vaginal Epithelioid Angiosarcoma: A Potential Pitfall in Gynecologic Pathology Richer, Maxime; Barkati, Maroie; Meunier, Caroline; More Richer, Maxime; Barkati, Maroie; Meunier, Caroline; Fortin, Suzanne; Provencher, Diane; Rahimi, Kurosh Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):E38-E42, April 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: The epithelioid variant of the vaginal angiosarcoma is a very rare entity posing a real diagnostic challenge to general and gynecopathologists. Buy
Carcinoma of the Neovagina After Male-to-Female Reassignment Fernandes, Hugo M.; Manolitsas, Tom P.; Jobling, Tom W. Fernandes, Hugo M.; Manolitsas, Tom P.; Jobling, Tom W. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):E43-E45, April 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: A review of presentation and management of squamous cell carcinoma of the neovagina in a male-to-female transsexual. Buy
Massive Localized Lymphedema of the Vulva: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature Heller, Debra S.; Fitzhugh, Valerie A.; Cracchiolo, Bernadette; More Heller, Debra S.; Fitzhugh, Valerie A.; Cracchiolo, Bernadette; Barrett, Theodore Jr.; Suidan, Rudy S. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):E46-E49, April 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Massive localized lymphedema, a recently described entity associated with obesity, can occur on the vulva. Buy
Microinvasive Adenocarcinoma of the Cervix in a Young Woman Vaccinated Against Human Papillomavirus: The Screening Must Be Continued Teixeira, Julio Cesar; Derchain, Sophie Françoise Mauricette; Zambelli Oliveira, Eliane R.; More Teixeira, Julio Cesar; Derchain, Sophie Françoise Mauricette; Zambelli Oliveira, Eliane R.; Campos Teixeira, Círbia S.; Andrade, Liliana A.L.A.; Bacchi, Carlos Eduardo; Zeferino, Luiz Carlos Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):E50-E54, April 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: HPV-18 infection of the cervix occurred before vaccination, the timing of vaccination is related to the protection achieved, and screening must be maintained. Buy
Hormonal Therapy for Aggressive Angiomyxoma: A Case Report and Proposed Management Algorithm Schwartz, Peter Edward; Hui, Pei; McCarthy, Shirley Schwartz, Peter Edward; Hui, Pei; McCarthy, Shirley Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):E55-E61, April 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: A paradigm for hormonal treatment in the management of primary and recurrent aggressive angiomyxoma based on steroid receptor content, extent of disease based on MRI findings, and menopause status is presented. Buy
Vulvar Seborrheic Keratosis: Is There a Relationship to Human Papillomavirus? Reutter, Jason C.; Geisinger, Kim R.; Laudadio, Jennifer Reutter, Jason C.; Geisinger, Kim R.; Laudadio, Jennifer Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):190-194, April 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study determined that 14% of vulvar serborrheic keratoses in women older than 50 years contain HPV DNA by polymerase chain reaction. Buy
CD4-Positive T-Cell Recruitment in Primary-Provoked Localized Vulvodynia: Potential Insights into Disease Triggers Leclair, Catherine M.L.; Leeborg, Nicky J.; Jacobson-Dunlop, Erick; More Leclair, Catherine M.L.; Leeborg, Nicky J.; Jacobson-Dunlop, Erick; Goetsch, Martha F.; Morgan, Terry K. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):195-201, April 2014. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: CD4-positive T-cell recruitment in primary-provoked localized vulvodynia may yield insights into potential disease triggers such as infection, allergy, or autoimmunity. Buy
No Lower Female Genital Tract Manifestation in H7N9 Influenza Wiwanitkit, Viroj Wiwanitkit, Viroj Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):E62, April 2014. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Ambiguities in the LAST Standardization Project? van Bogaert, Louis-Jacques van Bogaert, Louis-Jacques Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):E63-E64, April 2014. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Letter to the Editor – Reply Darragh, Teresa M.; Wilbur, David C. Darragh, Teresa M.; Wilbur, David C. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 18(2):E64-E65, April 2014. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
