A Suggested Approach to Simplify and Improve Cervical Screening in the United States Schiffman, Mark; Wentzensen, Nicolas Schiffman, Mark; Wentzensen, Nicolas Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):1-7, January 2016. Abstract Abstract Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article Free
Speaking the Same Language: Using Standardized Terminology Andrews, Jeffrey Campbell; Bogliatto, Fabrizio; Lawson, Herschel W.; More Andrews, Jeffrey Campbell; Bogliatto, Fabrizio; Lawson, Herschel W.; Bornstein, Jacob Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):8-10, January 2016. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Free
The 2015 International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) Terminology of Vulvar Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions Bornstein, Jacob; Bogliatto, Fabrizio; Haefner, Hope K.; More Bornstein, Jacob; Bogliatto, Fabrizio; Haefner, Hope K.; Stockdale, Colleen K.; Preti, Mario; Bohl, Tanja G.; Reutter, Jason; for the ISSVD Terminology Committee Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):11-14, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: The 2015 ISSVD terminology of vulvar squamous intraepithelial lesions resolves concerns raised with regard to application of the Lower Anogenital Squamous Terminology to vulvar lesions. Buy
Benefits of Direct Colposcopic Vision for Optimal LLETZ Procedure: A Prospective Multicenter Study Preaubert, Lise; Gondry, Jean; Mancini, Julien; More Preaubert, Lise; Gondry, Jean; Mancini, Julien; Chevreau, Julien; Lamblin, Gery; Atallah, Anthony; Lavoue, Vincent; Caradec, Claire; Baldauf, Jean-Jacques; Bryand, Angélique; Henno, Sebastien; Villeret, Julia; Agostini, Aubert; Douvier, Serge; Jarniat, Adelaide; Riethmuller, Didier; Mendel, Anne; Brun, Jean-Luc; Rakotomahenina, Hajanarina; Carcopino, Xavier Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):15-21, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Direct colposcopic vision is associated with significant decrease in the volume and in all dimensions of LLETZ specimens with no compromise in the margin status. Buy
Multiple Papillomavirus Infection and Size of Colposcopic Lesions Among Women With Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Spinillo, Arsenio; Gardella, Barbara; Iacobone, Anna Daniela; More Spinillo, Arsenio; Gardella, Barbara; Iacobone, Anna Daniela; Cesari, Stefania; Alberizzi, Paola; Silini, Enrico Maria Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):22-25, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Multiple high-risk human papillomavirus infections were associated with larger colposcopic lesions among subjects with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Buy
Clinical Utility of Molecular Biomarkers in Cervical Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions in a Young Adult Population Spiryda, Lisa Beth; Whitaker, Kara M.; Messersmith, Amy; More Spiryda, Lisa Beth; Whitaker, Kara M.; Messersmith, Amy; Banister, Carolyn E.; Creek, Kim E.; Pirisi-Creek, Lucia A. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):26-30, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Molecular biomarkers IL1-β and Frizzled may play a role in predicting which women are at highest risk for developing cervical squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL/CIN) or cancer. Buy
An Insight Into Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment Capacity in Sub Saharan Africa Coleman, Jenell S.; Cespedes, Michelle S.; Cu-Uvin, Susan; More Coleman, Jenell S.; Cespedes, Michelle S.; Cu-Uvin, Susan; Kosgei, Rose J.; Maloba, May; Anderson, Jean; Wilkin, Timothy; Jaquet, Antoine; Bohlius, Julia; Anastos, Kathryn; Wools-Kaloustian, Kara Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):31-37, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: The existing infrastructure of HIV clinical and research sites may provide the ideal framework for scale-up of cervical cancer prevention in resource-constrained countries Buy
The Effect of Country of Birth on the Pattern of Disease and Survival From Cervical Cancer Moss, Esther; Askew, Sarah; Cheung, Shan; More Moss, Esther; Askew, Sarah; Cheung, Shan; Dawson, Philip; Singh, Kavita; Redman, Charles W. E.; Pearmain, Philippa Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):38-43, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: In a country with a “free-at-the-point-of-delivery” health care system, country of birth is not an independent prognostic indicator for cervical cancer survival. Buy
Adherence to Management Recommendations in Patients Diagnosed With Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia 2 or 3 Alston, Meredith J.; Scaparotti, Alexis C.; Krull, Mona B.; More Alston, Meredith J.; Scaparotti, Alexis C.; Krull, Mona B.; Mazzoni, Sara E. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):44-46, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Patients were highly adherent with recommended management when diagnosed with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 2 or 3. Buy
Intimate Partner Violence and Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening: A Gynecologic Oncology Fellow Research Network Study Levinson, Kimberly L.; Jernigan, Amelia M.; Flocke, Susan A.; More Levinson, Kimberly L.; Jernigan, Amelia M.; Flocke, Susan A.; Tergas, Ana I.; Gunderson, Camille C.; Huh, Warner K.; Wilkinson-Ryan, Ivy; Lawson, Peter J.; Fader, Amanda N.; Belinson, Jerome L. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):47-51, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: In this population, access-related barriers are more commonly reported among women not up-to-date on screening; self-sampling may be 1 intervention to help address these barriers. Buy SDC
Contribution of Exocervical Biopsy, Endocervical Curettage, and Colposcopic Grading in Diagnosing High-Grade Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Diedrich, Justin Thomas; Felix, Juan C.; Lonky, Neal M. Diedrich, Justin Thomas; Felix, Juan C.; Lonky, Neal M. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):52-56, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Endocervical curettage and random biopsy are critical in disclosing cervical cancer precursors. Buy
Presence of Spontaneous Pain and Comorbid Pain Conditions Identifies Vulvodynia Subgroups Reed, Barbara D.; Plegue, Melissa A.; Williams, David A.; More Reed, Barbara D.; Plegue, Melissa A.; Williams, David A.; Sen, Ananda Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):57-63, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Presence of spontaneous pain and of other comorbid pain conditions identifies subgroups of differing morbidity among women with vulvodynia Buy
Normal Vulvar Histology: Variation by Site Day, Tania; Holland, Seán M.; Scurry, James Day, Tania; Holland, Seán M.; Scurry, James Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):64-69, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Compact stratum corneum of vulvar skin and a zone of parakeratosis at the mucocutaneous junction may be normal histological findings. Buy
Vaginal Intraepithelial Neoplasia: Histopathological Upgrading of Lesions and Evidence of Occult Vaginal Cancer Sopracordevole, Francesco; De Piero, Giovanni; Clemente, Nicolò; More Sopracordevole, Francesco; De Piero, Giovanni; Clemente, Nicolò; Buttignol, Monica; Mancioli, Francesca; Di Giuseppe, Jacopo; Canzonieri, Vincenzo; Giorda, Giorgio; Ciavattini, Andrea Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):70-74, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: In women with vaginal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion, smoking history correlates with the histopathological upgrading of lesions previously detected on vaginal biopsy. Buy
Physicians’ Awareness, Attitudes, and Experiences Regarding Imiquimod Treatment of Vaginal and Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Koeneman, Margot M.; van de Sande, Anna J. M.; van Beekhuizen, Heleen J.; More Koeneman, Margot M.; van de Sande, Anna J. M.; van Beekhuizen, Heleen J.; Gerestein, Kees G.; van de Laar, Rafli; Kruitwagen, Roy F. P. M.; Kruse, Arnold-Jan Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):75-79, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Additional evidence regarding efficacy, clinical applicability and long-term outcomes of imiquimod in treatment of VAIN and CIN is needed before application in clinical practice. Buy SDC
High Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction in a Vulvovaginal Specialty Clinic Gordon, Dina; Gardella, Carolyn; Eschenbach, David; More Gordon, Dina; Gardella, Carolyn; Eschenbach, David; Mitchell, Caroline M. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):80-84, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Presence of spontaneous pain and of other comorbid pain conditions identifies subgroups of differing morbidity among women with vulvodynia. Buy
Non-albicans Candida Vulvovaginitis: Treatment Experience at a Tertiary Care Vaginitis Center Powell, Anna M.; Gracely, Edward; Nyirjesy, Paul Powell, Anna M.; Gracely, Edward; Nyirjesy, Paul Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):85-89, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: In a tertiary care vaginitis center, non-albicans Candida yeasts caused clinically significant infections in approximately half of patients with these isolates. Buy
Knowledge and Acceptability of Anal Cytology Screening Among Women Blankenship, Stephanie A.; Debnath, Priyanka; Szlachta-McGinn, Alec W.; More Blankenship, Stephanie A.; Debnath, Priyanka; Szlachta-McGinn, Alec W.; Maguire, Karla; Garcia, Jorge J.; Aserlind, Alexandra; Lipshultz, Emma; Potter, JoNell E. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):90-96, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Anal cytology screening has limited acceptability among urban, underserved, minority women due to limited familiarity with the procedure and anticipated pain during screening. Buy SDC
Cervical Cancer Screening in the United States–Affiliated Pacific Islands: Options and Opportunities Waxman, Alan G.; Buenconsejo-Lum, Lee E.; Cremer, Miriam; More Waxman, Alan G.; Buenconsejo-Lum, Lee E.; Cremer, Miriam; Feldman, Sarah; Ault, Kevin A.; Cain, Joanna M.; Diaz, Maria Lina; for the Expert Panel on Cervical Cancer Screening in the US Territories Pacific Island Jurisdictions Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):97-104, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Cytology-based cervical cancer screening in the US-Affiliated Pacific Islands is limited by barriers that might be overcome with VIA- or HPV-based screening. Buy SDC
A New Model of Care: The Lower Female Anourogenital Network Bogliatto, Fabrizio; Boraso, Flavio Bogliatto, Fabrizio; Boraso, Flavio Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):105-106, January 2016. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: A strategic functional and structural lower anourogenital coordinated network permits to achieve human resources rationalization, expense reduction, knowledge diffusion, and women’s health improvement. Buy
Lesions and Neoplasms of the Penis: A Review Heller, Debra S. Heller, Debra S. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):107-111, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Lesions and neoplasms of the penis are reviewed. Buy
Sexual Arousal and Vulvar Angioedema Case of the Month From the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease Case Consultation Committee Kirkpatrick, Emily Rose; Fleming, Judith; Scurry, James Kirkpatrick, Emily Rose; Fleming, Judith; Scurry, James Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):112-113, January 2016. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: A 24-year-old woman developed vulvovaginal angioedema after sexual arousal. Buy
Verrucous Carcinoma of the Vulva: A 20 Year Retrospective Study and Literature Review Liu, Guoyan; Li, Qianwen; Shang, Xiaobin; More Liu, Guoyan; Li, Qianwen; Shang, Xiaobin; Qi, Zheng; Han, Cha; Wang, Yingmei; Xue, Fengxia Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):114-118, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Verrucous carcinoma represents a slow-growing, nonmetastasizing, but frequently expanding tumor, which should be differentiated from giant condyloma acuminatum and well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma. Buy
Metastatic Breast Cancer in Uterine Cervix: A Rare Presentation Proença, Sara; Reis, Maria Inês; Cominho, Joana; More Proença, Sara; Reis, Maria Inês; Cominho, Joana; Conde, Pedro Casado; Santos e Pereira, Helena; Ribeiro, Filipa Castro Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):e1-e3, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Although uterine cervix metastasis from breast carcinoma is rare, its association with a poor prognosis emphasizes the importance of maintaining a regular gynecological surveillance. Buy
Locally Advanced Unresectable Vaginal Melanoma: Response With Anti–Programmed Death Receptor 1 Chanal, Johan; Kramkimel, Nora; Guegan, Sarah; More Chanal, Johan; Kramkimel, Nora; Guegan, Sarah; Moguelet, Philippe; Fourchotte, Virginie; Avril, Marie-Françoise Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):e4-e5, January 2016. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Anti-PD1 therapy is effective in vaginal melanoma. Buy
Angiosarcoma of the Vulva: A Case Report Sheinis, Michal; Cesari, Matthew; Selk, Amanda Sheinis, Michal; Cesari, Matthew; Selk, Amanda Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):e6-e7, January 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Biopsy vulvar lesions rule out malignancy if they are painful, progressing in size, or changing in appearance. Buy
Adult-Onset Cervical Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma and DICER1 Mutations de Kock, Leanne; Boshari, Talia; Martinelli, Fabio; More de Kock, Leanne; Boshari, Talia; Martinelli, Fabio; Wojcik, Elzbieta; Niedziela, Marek; Foulkes, William D. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(1):e8-e10, January 2016. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Both germline and somatic mutations in the microRNA processing gene DICER1 can occur in adult-onset cervical embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. Buy
