Multiple Biopsies and Detection of Cervical Cancer Precursors at Colposcopy

2014223 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Nicolas Wentzensen · National Institute of Child Health

Joan L. Walker · National Institute of Child Health

Michael A. Gold · National Institute of Child Health

Katie Smith · National Institute of Child Health

Rosemary E. Zuna · National Institute of Child Health

Cara Mathews · National Institute of Child Health

S. Terence Dunn

Abstract

Collection of additional lesion-directed biopsies during colposcopy increased detection of histologic HSIL, regardless of patient characteristics. Taking additional biopsies when multiple lesions are present should become the standard practice of colposcopic biopsy.

Topics & Keywords

Cervical Cancer and HPV Research Genital Health and Disease Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Clinical Oncology

Volume 33, Issue 1, pp. 83-89

DOI: 10.1200/jco.2014.55.9948

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