Background Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS) and low‐grade
squamous intra‐epithelial lesions (LSIL) are minor lesions of the cervical epithelium …

• Introduction• Methods• Results• Discussion• Conclusion Abstract Consistent evidence
underlines the utility of human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing in the management of …

The current paper presents the second part of chapter 6 of the second edition of the
European Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Cervical Cancer Screening. The first part of …

The current paper presents the first part of Chapter 6 of the second edition of the European
Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Cervical Cancer Screening. It provides guidance on how …

Adolescents who are sexually active have the highest rates of prevalent and incident HPV
infection rates with over 50–80% having infections within 2–3 years of initiating intercourse …

Background Although it is well acknowledged that persistent infection with high-risk human
papillomavirus types in genital sites plays a crucial role in the development of squamous cell …

CERVICAL CANCER IS UNIQUE FOR SEVERAL REASONS. It has recognized, well-
described risk factors; there is an identifiable precancerous condition; the transition from …

In this issue, Arbyn et al (see p. 167) update the evidence about the accuracy of liquid-based
cytology compared with conventional cytology, and the results are not encouraging. 1 In …

Should women undergo simultaneous human papillomavirus (HPV) testing and cytology for
primary cervical cancer screening? In this issue, Datta and colleagues report that 9% of …

Using the pelvic examination as a screening test for ovarian cancer in asymptomatic women
was also commonly cited. If by “pelvic examination” respondents were including bimanual …