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Comparison of predictors for high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in women with abnormal smears.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Nov 2008
Szarewski Anne, Ambroisine Laurence, Cadman Louise, Austin Janet, Ho Linda, Terry George, Liddle Stuart, Dina Roberto, McCarthy Julie, Buckley Hilary, Bergeron Christine, Soutter Pat, Lyons Deirdre, Cuzick Jack
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BACKGROUND: The detection of high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA provides higher sensitivity but lower specificity than cytology for the identification of high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). This study compared the sensitivity and specificity of several adjunctive tests for the detection of high-grade CIN in a population referred to colposcopy because of abnormal cytology. METHODS: 953 women...
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