Reports from Tzu Chi University, Graduate Institute of Medical Science describe recent advances in cervical cancer epidemiology
2007 NOV 19 -- Fresh data on cervical cancer are presented in the report 'Pap smears with reactive cellular changes: a prospective study.' In this recently published article, scientists in Hualien, Taiwan conducted a study "To determine the prevalence of cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer in women with atypical squamous cells (ASCs) A prospective study was conducted at Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital from January 1 to September 30, 2003. The primary measurement was cervical dysplasia and the secondary one, cervical cancer." "Forty-nine women with Pap smears showing reactive cellular changes were enrolled. All patients underwent colposcopy and biopsy. Endocervical curettage (ECC) was performed before colposcopy. All specimens were reviewed by a pathologist Histologic results revealed normal findings in 30 (61%), mild dysplasia in 9 (18.3%), moderate dysplasia in 1 (2%), severe dysplasia in 2 (4%), squamous cell carcinoma in 2 (4%), adenocarcinoma in 1 (2%) and benign lesions in 4 (8.1%) Among the subjects with cervical ASCs, 30% and 6% with cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer, respectively, were identified," wrote D.C. Ding and colleagues, Tzu Chi University, Graduate Institute of Medical Science. The researchers concluded: "Colposcopically directed biopsy and ECC are warranted in women with ASC." Ding and colleagues published their study in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine (Pap smears with reactive cellular changes: a prospective study. Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 2007;52(10):938-40). For more information, contact D.C. Ding, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital and Graduate Institute of Medical Science, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, ROC. Publisher contact information for the Journal of Reproductive Medicine is: Science Printers & Publ Inc., PO Drawer 12425 8342 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63132, USA. Keywords: Taiwan, Hualien, Cervical Cancer Epidemiology, Cancer Screening, Cervical Cancer, Cervical Carcinoma, Dermatology, Dysplasia, Epidemiology, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Oncology, Reproductive Health, Women's Health. This article was prepared by Clinical Oncology Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2007, Clinical Oncology Week via NewsRx.com.
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