The Pap Test and Bethesda 2014: “The reports of my demise have been greatly exaggerated. (after a quotation from Mark Twain)” Nayar, Ritu; Wilbur, David C. Nayar, Ritu; Wilbur, David C. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):175-184, July 2015. Abstract Abstract Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Utility and Reproducibility of the International Federation for Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy Classification of Transformation Zones in Daily Practice: A Multicenter Study of the German Colposcopy Network Luyten, Alexander; Buttmann-Schweiger, Nina; Hagemann, Ingke; More Luyten, Alexander; Buttmann-Schweiger, Nina; Hagemann, Ingke; Scherbring, Sarah; Boehmer, Gerd; Gieseking, Friederike; Woelber, Linn; Glasenapp, Frank; Hampl, Monika; Kuehler-Obbarius, Christina; van den Bergh, Marcus; Petry, Karl Ulrich; For the German Colposcopy Network (G-CONE) and the German Colposcopy Study Group Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):185-188, July 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Distribution of type 3 TZ between age groups is similar in different colposcopy clinics, but better differentiation of types 1 and 2 is required. Go to Full Text of this Article Open
Aspirin and Acetaminophen Use and the Risk of Cervical Cancer Friel, Grace; Liu, Cici S.; Kolomeyevskaya, Nonna V.; More Friel, Grace; Liu, Cici S.; Kolomeyevskaya, Nonna V.; Hampras, Shalaka S.; Kruszka, Bridget; Schmitt, Kristina; Cannioto, Rikki A.; Lele, Shashikant B.; Odunsi, Kunle O.; Moysich, Kirsten B. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):189-193, July 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Frequent and frequent, long-term use of aspirin may be associated with reduced risk of cervical cancer. Buy SDC
Atypical Glandular Cells of Endometrial Origin and the Risk of Endometrial Cancer Jiang, Xuezhi; Anderson, Charmaine; Sharpless, Kathryn E.; More Jiang, Xuezhi; Anderson, Charmaine; Sharpless, Kathryn E.; White, Jessica; Alderson, Chevon; Demko, John; Robinson-Bennett, Bernice; Schnatz, Peter F. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):194-196, July 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Women 51 years of age or older with atypical glandular cells of endometrial origin had a higher risk of endometrial cancer than those younger than 51 years. However, atypical glandular cells of endometrial origin was the subclass most frequently associated with endometrial cancer in women younger than 51 years. Buy
Management of “Atypical Endocervical Cells” Compared to “Atypical Glandular Cells” Sharpless, Kathryn E.; Schnatz, Peter F. Sharpless, Kathryn E.; Schnatz, Peter F. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):197-199, July 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Physicians follow management guidelines less often for cytology reports with atypical endocervical cells than for those with atypical glandular cells. Buy
High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion Cytology With Negative High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Tests Rarely Diagnoses Endometrial Cancer Pretorius, Robert G.; Peterson, Patricia Pretorius, Robert G.; Peterson, Patricia Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):200-202, July 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Women with cytologic results of high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions with negative high-risk human papillomavirus test results have a low risk (1.8%) of having endometrial cancer. Buy SDC
Microbiological Infections in Women With Cervical Cytological Reports of Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance Paba, Pierpaolo; Criscuolo, Anna Angela; Grazia Giancipoli, Romina; More Paba, Pierpaolo; Criscuolo, Anna Angela; Grazia Giancipoli, Romina; Santi, Flavia; Ascone, Chiara; Sesti, Francesco; Piccione, Emilio; Perno, Carlo Federico; Favalli, Cartesio; Ciotti, Marco Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):203-206, July 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Cervicovaginal infections may induce a cytological report of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASC-US). Buy
p16 Immunohistochemistry Interpretation by Nonpathologists as an Accurate Method for Diagnosing Cervical Precancer and Cancer Liao, Guang-Dong; Kang, Le-Ni; Chen, Wen; More Liao, Guang-Dong; Kang, Le-Ni; Chen, Wen; Zhang, Xun; Liu, Xiao-Yang; Zhao, Fang-Hui; Stoler, Mark H.; Mills, Anne; Xi, Ming-Rong; Qiao, You-Lin; Castle, Philip E. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):207-211, July 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Nonpathologists can accurately diagnose CIN2+ using p16 immunohistochemistry alone. Buy
Comparison of Topical Lidocaine Spray With Placebo for Pain Relief in Colposcopic Procedures: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study Öz, Murat; Korkmaz, Elmas; Cetinkaya, Nilufer; More Öz, Murat; Korkmaz, Elmas; Cetinkaya, Nilufer; Bas, Sevda; Özdal, Bülent; Meydanl, Mehmet Mutlu; Güngör, Tayfun Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):212-214, July 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study does not support routine use of topical lidocaine spray before colposcopic procedures to relieve pain associated with cervical biopsy and endocervical curettage. Buy
Performance of Cervical Cancer Screening Techniques in HIV-Infected Women in Uganda Bansil, Pooja; Lim, Jeanette; Byamugisha, Josaphat; More Bansil, Pooja; Lim, Jeanette; Byamugisha, Josaphat; Kumakech, Edward; Nakisige, Carol; Jeronimo, Jose A. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):215-219, July 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: CareHPV, a new human papillomavirus DNA screening test, is a very sensitive cervical screening method for detecting cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2+ in human immunodeficiency virus–infected women. Buy
The Influence of Human Papillomavirus Genotypes on Visual Screening and Diagnosis of Cervical Precancer and Cancer Jeronimo, Jose; Bansil, Pooja; Valdez, Melissa; More Jeronimo, Jose; Bansil, Pooja; Valdez, Melissa; Kang, Le-Ni; Zhao, Fang-Hui; Qiao, You-Lin; Chen, Wen; Zhang, Xun; Paul, Proma; Bai, Ping; Peck, Roger; Li, Jing; Chen, Feng; Stoler, Mark H.; Castle, Philip E. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):220-223, July 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: The sensitivity of visual inspection with acetic acid and colposcopy to detect cervical intraepithelial neoplasia more severe than grade 2 lesions was higher among human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV-16)/HPV-18 positive genotypes compared to non–HPV-16/HPV-18 positive genotypes compared to non–HPV-16/HPV-18 genotypes. Buy
Impact of a Video Intervention for Rural Peruvian Women With Cervical Neoplasia Before Loop Excisional Procedures Ferris, Daron G.; Condorhuaman, Wendy Shulay Guevara; Waller, Jennifer; More Ferris, Daron G.; Condorhuaman, Wendy Shulay Guevara; Waller, Jennifer; Lilienthal, Anneliese Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):224-228, July 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Dissemination of culturally sensitive video information minimized adverse emotional responses associated with loop excision procedures before surgery. Buy
The Impact of Accessible Cervical Cancer Screening in Peru—The Día del Mercado Project Ferris, Daron G.; Shapiro, John; Fowler, Christopher; More Ferris, Daron G.; Shapiro, John; Fowler, Christopher; Cutler, Carolyn; Waller, Jennifer; Guevara Condorhuaman, Wendy Shulay Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):229-233, July 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Precis: The “Día del Mercado Project” used a novel mobile clinic model in which health-care professionals reduced barriers to cervical cancer screening by using local marketplaces. Buy
Polarized Light Colposcopy Compared With Standard Colposcopy Ferris, Daron G.; Condorhuaman, Wendy Shulay Guevara; Waller, Jennifer L.; More Ferris, Daron G.; Condorhuaman, Wendy Shulay Guevara; Waller, Jennifer L.; Allmond, Lynn; Goebel, Angela Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):234-238, July 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Polarized light colposcopy was not useful as an adjunct to conventional colposcopy. Buy
Conservative Treatment Seems the Best Choice in Adenocarcinoma In Situ of the Cervix Uteri Baalbergen, Astrid; Molijn, Anco C.; Quint, Wim G. V.; More Baalbergen, Astrid; Molijn, Anco C.; Quint, Wim G. V.; Smedts, Frank; Helmerhorst, Theo J. M. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):239-243, July 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Conservative treatment with cold knife conization or loop electrosurgical excision procedure with negative margins in adenocarcinoma in situ of the cervix uteri seems the best choice. Buy
A Survey of Experts Regarding the Treatment of Adult Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus Selk, Amanda Selk, Amanda Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):244-247, July 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: There is considerable variation in practice among experts regarding the management of various aspects of adult vulvar lichen sclerosus; optimal treatment remains uncertain. Buy SDC
History of Abuse in Women With Vulvar Pruritus, Vulvodynia, and Asymptomatic Controls Cohen-Sacher, Bina; Haefner, Hope K.; Dalton, Vanessa K.; More Cohen-Sacher, Bina; Haefner, Hope K.; Dalton, Vanessa K.; Berger, Mitchell B. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):248-252, July 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Women with vulvar pruritus and vulvodynia and those presenting for annual gynecologic examinations report similar rates of past negative sexual experiences and physical abuse. Buy
Vulvodynia and Concomitant Femoro-Acetabular Impingement: Long-Term Follow-up After Hip Arthroscopy Coady, Deborah; Futterman, Stacey; Harris, Dena; More Coady, Deborah; Futterman, Stacey; Harris, Dena; Coleman, Struan H. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):253-256, July 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: In patients with vulvodynia and femoro-acetabular impingement, arthroscopy was associated with improved vulvar pain in women younger than 30 years, and generalized vulvodynia was common. Buy
Vaginal Misoprostol for Overcoming Inadequate Colposcopies: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Pergialiotis, Vasilios; Vlachos, Dimitrios-Efthymios; Pitsouni, Eleni; More Pergialiotis, Vasilios; Vlachos, Dimitrios-Efthymios; Pitsouni, Eleni; Perrea, Despina; Vlachos, Georgios D. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):257-261, July 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Misoprostol seems to effectively convert inadequate colposcopic examinations to adequate diagnoses. Buy
A Review of Lesions of the Posterior Fourchette, Posterior Vestibule (Fossa Navicularis), and Hymen Heller, Debra S. Heller, Debra S. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):262-266, July 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Lesions of the posterior fourchette, posterior vestibule (fossa navicularis), and hymen are reviewed. Buy
Lesions of the Neovagina—A Review Heller, Debra S. Heller, Debra S. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):267-270, July 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Lesions of the neovagina are reviewed. Buy
Primary Adenocarcinoma of Intestinal Type Arising From a Vaginal Mass: A Case Report Morrell, Lindsay H.; Matthews, Kirk J.; Chafe, Weldon E. Morrell, Lindsay H.; Matthews, Kirk J.; Chafe, Weldon E. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):e52-e54, July 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: Primary vaginal mass containing squamous mucosa transitioning to colonic adenocarcinoma reminiscent of anorectal junction after severe perineal laceration during childbirth. Go to Full Text of this Article Open
Partially Plexiform Neurofibroma of the Labia Minora and Clitoral Hood—A Prognostic Dilemma Wehmeijer, Leonore M.; Hage, J. Joris; Eberz, Barbara; More Wehmeijer, Leonore M.; Hage, J. Joris; Eberz, Barbara; van Beurden, Marc Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):e55-e57, July 2015. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Long-term follow-up after resection of a solitary partially plexiform neurofibroma seems indicated because of possible recurrence and malignant transformation. Buy
Efficacy and Tolerability of Mometasone Furoate in Lichen Sclerosus: Further Confirming Evidence Virgili, Annarosa; Minghetti, Sara; Corazza, Monica; More Virgili, Annarosa; Minghetti, Sara; Corazza, Monica; Borghi, Alessandro Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):e58, July 2015. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Variation in Apoptotic Gene Expression in Cervical Cancer through Oligonucleotide Microarray Profiling: Erratum Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):e59, July 2015. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Free
Reply to Letter to the Editor by Sue J. Goldie and Phil E. Castle Regarding Evaluation of a Cervicography-Based Program to Ensure Visual Inspection of the Cervix in HIV-Infected Women in Johannesburg, South Africa by Firnhaber et al.: Erratum Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 19(3):e60, July 2015. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Free
