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Evaluation of high-risk human papillomavirus testing and anal cytology to detect high-grade anal intraepithelial neoplasia.
Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology - 1 Jan 2000
Swanson Amy A, Hartley Christopher, Long Margaret E, Chantigian Paula D M, Casey Petra M, Jenkins Sarah M, Boerger Aimee C, Binnicker Matthew J, Henry Michael R
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INTRODUCTION: Optimal screening for detection of anal precancer has not been established, and most studies involve very high-risk populations. We evaluated high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) testing and anal cytology to detect high-grade anal intraepithelial neoplasia (≥AIN2) in a cohort with mostly moderate risk factors for AIN. METHODS: Patients ≥35 years old undergoing anal biopsy for various lesions...
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