A Common Clinical Dilemma: Management of Abnormal Vaginal Cytology and Human Papillomavirus Test Results Khan, Michelle J.; Massad, L. Stewart; Kinney, Walter; More Khan, Michelle J.; Massad, L. Stewart; Kinney, Walter; Gold, Michael A.; Mayeaux, EJ Jr.; Darragh, Teresa M.; Castle, Philip E.; Chelmow, David; Lawson, Herschel W.; Huh, Warner K. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(2):119-125, April 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: After hysterectomy, HSIL and cancer of the vagina are rare; we propose a conservative approach to management of abnormal vaginal cytology and/or high-risk HPV tests. Buy SDC
2015 ISSVD, ISSWSH, and IPPS Consensus Terminology and Classification of Persistent Vulvar Pain and Vulvodynia Bornstein, Jacob; Goldstein, Andrew T.; Stockdale, Colleen K.; More Bornstein, Jacob; Goldstein, Andrew T.; Stockdale, Colleen K.; Bergeron, Sophie; Pukall, Caroline; Zolnoun, Denniz; Coady, Deborah; On behalf of the consensus vulvar pain terminology committee of the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD), the Internati Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(2):126-130, April 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: In 2015, the ISSVD, ISSWSH, and IPPS adopted a new vulvar pain and vulvodynia terminology acknowledging the complexity of their etiology. Go to Full Text of this Article Free
A Cross-Sectional Study of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Utilization Among University Women: The Role of Ethnicity, Race, and Risk Factors Nuño, Velia Leybas; Gonzalez, Marisa; Loredo, Salena Meyer; More Nuño, Velia Leybas; Gonzalez, Marisa; Loredo, Salena Meyer; Nigon, Brittany M.; Garcia, Francisco Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(2):131-134, April 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: A cross-sectional study of university women demonstrates that HPV vaccine use differed by ethnic group. Buy SDC
Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening in Geneva (DEPIST Study) Catarino, Rosa R.; Vassilakos, Pierre P.; Royannez-Drevard, Isabelle I.; More Catarino, Rosa R.; Vassilakos, Pierre P.; Royannez-Drevard, Isabelle I.; Guillot, Cécile C.; Alzuphar, Stéphanie S.; Fehlmann, Aurore A.; Meyer-Hamme, Ulrike U.; Petignat, Patrick P. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(2):135-138, April 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Reasons for nonparticipation in cervical screening were mainly practical and concerned mostly working women. Immigrant women were more likely to have never attended screening before. Buy SDC Erratum
A Randomized Trial of Human Papillomavirus Self-Sampling as an Intervention to Promote Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women With HIV Murphy, Jeanne; Mark, Hayley; Anderson, Jean; More Murphy, Jeanne; Mark, Hayley; Anderson, Jean; Farley, Jason; Allen, Jerilyn Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(2):139-144, April 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: A randomized controlled trial testing HPV self-sampling in women with HIV showed increased perceived threat of cervical cancer but no increase in follow-up cytology testing. Buy
Introducing a High-Risk HPV DNA Test Into a Public Sector Screening Program in El Salvador Cremer, Miriam L.; Maza, Mauricio; Alfaro, Karla M.; More Cremer, Miriam L.; Maza, Mauricio; Alfaro, Karla M.; Kim, Jane J.; Ditzian, Lauren R.; Villalta, Sofia; Alonzo, Todd A.; Felix, Juan C.; Castle, Philip E.; Gage, Julia C. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(2):145-150, April 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Go to Full Text of this Article In Brief: A pilot program introducing HPV testing as part of a public sector screening program was successfully and effectively implemented in a low-resource setting. Go to Full Text of this Article Open
Performance of an Human Papillomavirus Test in Samples From Women With Histolopathologically Confirmed Invasive Cervical Cancer Mbatani, Nomonde; Adams, Tracey; Wijk, Leon van; More Mbatani, Nomonde; Adams, Tracey; Wijk, Leon van; Behrens, Catherine; Tam, Thanh; Wright, Thomas Jr; Stoler, Mark; Denny, Lynette Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(2):151-153, April 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: HPV has high sensitivity for detection of cervical cancer. Buy SDC
Comparison of Colposcopic Impression Based on Live Colposcopy and Evaluation of Static Digital Images Liu, Angela H.; Gold, Michael A.; Schiffman, Mark; More Liu, Angela H.; Gold, Michael A.; Schiffman, Mark; Smith, Katie M.; Zuna, Rosemary E.; Dunn, S. Terence; Gage, Julia C.; Walker, Joan L.; Wentzensen, Nicolas Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(2):154-161, April 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Colposcopic recognition of acetowhitening on static image is highly sensitive for diagnosing cervical precancers; static images reproducibly detect high-grade colposcopic changes and the normal cervix. Buy SDC
Association of Cervical Microglandular Hyperplasia With Exogenous Progestin Exposure Heller, Debra S.; Nguyen, Lena; Goldsmith, Laura T. Heller, Debra S.; Nguyen, Lena; Goldsmith, Laura T. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(2):162-164, April 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Microglandular hyperplasia is associated with exogenous progestin. Buy
HPV-Associated Atypical Mitotic Figures in Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions of the Lower Female Genital Tract Scurry, James; Baskota, Swikrity Upadhyay Scurry, James; Baskota, Swikrity Upadhyay Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(2):165-168, April 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: HPV-associated atypical mitotic figures, rods, and dots of chromosomal material in addition to the main mitotic spindle are common in squamous intraepithelial lesions. Buy
Spray Versus Forced Coagulation in Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone: A Randomized Trial Hilal, Ziad; Mavrommati, Georgia; Foerster, Claudia; More Hilal, Ziad; Mavrommati, Georgia; Foerster, Claudia; Rezniczek, Günther A.; Hefler, Lukas A.; Tempfer, Clemens B. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(2):169-173, April 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Spray coagulation is superior to forced coagulation regarding time to complete local hemostasis. Buy
Distinguishing Erosive Lichen Planus From Differentiated Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia Day, Tania; Bowden, Nikola; Jaaback, Ken; More Day, Tania; Bowden, Nikola; Jaaback, Ken; Otton, Geoff; Scurry, James Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(2):174-179, April 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Erosive lichen planus and differentiated vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia may closely resemble each other histologically and require clinicopathological correlation to be distinguished. Buy
Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus and Neoplastic Transformation: A Retrospective Study of 976 Cases Micheletti, Leonardo; Preti, Mario; Radici, Gianluigi; More Micheletti, Leonardo; Preti, Mario; Radici, Gianluigi; Boveri, Sara; Di Pumpo, Orazio; Privitera, Sebastiana S.; Ghiringhello, Bruno; Benedetto, Chiara Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(2):180-183, April 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Vulvar lichen sclerosus has a nonnegligible risk of neoplastic transformation and requires a careful and lifelong follow-up in all patients, particularly in elderly women. Buy
Surgical Treatment of Paget Disease of the Vulva: Prognostic Significance of Stromal Invasion and Surgical Margin Status Sopracordevole, Francesco; Di Giuseppe, Jacopo; De Piero, Giovanni; More Sopracordevole, Francesco; Di Giuseppe, Jacopo; De Piero, Giovanni; Canzonieri, Vincenzo; Buttignol, Monica; Giorda, Giorgio; Ciavattini, Andrea Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(2):184-188, April 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Patients with primary extramammary Paget disease of the vulva should be subjected to close and long-term follow-up especially if they presented with an invasive disease. Buy
When Should Endocervical Curettage Be Done? Pretorius, Robert G.; Belinson, Jerome L. Pretorius, Robert G.; Belinson, Jerome L. Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(2):189, April 2016. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
The 2015 ISSVD Terminology of Vulvar Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions: Erratum Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(2):190, April 2016. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Free
Vaginal Stenosis After Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Therapy During Treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Sato, Masakazu; Harada, Miyuki; Oishi, Hajime; More Sato, Masakazu; Harada, Miyuki; Oishi, Hajime; Wada-Hiraike, Osamu; Hirata, Tetsuya; Nagasaka, Kazunori; Koga, Kaori; Fujii, Tomoyuki; Osuga, Yutaka Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(2):e11-e13, April 2016. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: We report a case of vaginal stenosis caused by vaginal adhesions after chemotherapy, with a concomitant GnRHa therapy, for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Buy
Perianal Herpes Simplex Virus Infection Misdiagnosed With Pyoderma Gangrenosum: Case of the Month from the Case Consultation Committee of the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease Saunderson, Rebecca B.; Tng, Vivian; Watson, Alan; More Saunderson, Rebecca B.; Tng, Vivian; Watson, Alan; Scurry, James Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(2):e14-e15, April 2016. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: An immunosuppressed woman developed a giant perianal ulcer after she was misdiagnosed with pyoderma gangrenosum. Buy
Metastatic Genital Tract Adenocarcinoma to the Vulva: A Rare Occurrence Presenting as Painful Vulvar Enlargement Heller, Debra S.; Cracchiolo, Bernadette Heller, Debra S.; Cracchiolo, Bernadette Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(2):e16-e17, April 2016. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Vulvar metastasis of genital tract adenocarcinoma is extremely rare and highlights the need for liberal vulvar biopsy and knowledge of history. Buy
Toker Cells in an Erythematous Vulva From the Case Consultation Committee of the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease Scurry, James; Manning, Jane; Fischer, Gayle Scurry, James; Manning, Jane; Fischer, Gayle Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(2):e18-e19, April 2016. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: A 64-year-old woman with vulvar itch and burning had an incidental pathological finding of vulvar Toker cells. Buy
Glomus Tumor Excision With Clitoral Preservation Suharwardy, Sanaa; Mahal, Amandeep Singh; Wieskopf, Kipp; More Suharwardy, Sanaa; Mahal, Amandeep Singh; Wieskopf, Kipp; Rogo-Gupta, Lisa Less Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. 20(2):e20-e21, April 2016. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: An unusual case of a 41-year-old premenopausal woman referred for a vulvar ulcer who underwent excision of a clitoral glomus tumor with complete clitoral preservation. Buy SDC Erratum
