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Comparison of human papillomavirus genotyping and cytology triage, COMPACT Study: Design, methods and baseline results in 14 642 women.
Cancer science - 1 Jun 2018
Aoyama-Kikawa Satomi, Fujita Hiromasa, Hanley Sharon J B, Kasamo Mitsunori, Kikuchi Kokichi, Torigoe Toshihiko, Matsuno Yoshihiro, Tamakoshi Akiko, Sasaki Takayuki, Matsuura Motoki, Kato Yasuhito, Dong Peixin, Watari Hidemichi, Saito Tsuyoshi, Sengoku Kazuo, Sakuragi Noriaki
Abstract excerpt
Although cytology-based screening programs have significantly reduced mortality and morbidity from cervical cancer, the global consensus is that primary human papillomavirus (HPV) testing for cervical screening increases detection of high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) and invasive cancer. However, the optimal triage strategy for HPV-positive women to avoid over-referral to colposcopy may be...
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