Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia

Studies from S. Tiews and co-researchers update current data on cervical intraepithelial neoplasia

Published in Cancer Weekly, January 26th, 2010

According to recent research from Germany, "In Germany, cervical cancer screening is regulated by the German Federal Ministry of Health and Social Security and is available for all women from the age of 20 on the basis of the Papanicolaou (PAP) smear. The purpose of this study was to determine the positive predictive value of HR-HPV testing for precancerous lesions of the cervix uteri."

"Therefore, this study especially focused on the diagnostic accuracy of testing for one or more of the HPV types 16, 18 and 45 for all HR-HPV positive women, since HR-HPV infections with subtypes 16, 18 and 45 have demonstrated a higher risk of developing cervical cancer [Bulk S, et al....

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2010-01-26)

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