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Genomic instability analysis in DNA from Papanicolaou test provides proof-of-principle early diagnosis of high-grade serous ovarian cancer

Science Translational Medicine, 2023
Late diagnosis and the lack of screening methods for early detection define high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) as the gynecological malignancy with the highest mortality rate.
L. Paracchini, L. Mannarino, C. Romualdi, Riccardo Zadro, L. Beltrame, Ilaria Fuso Nerini, Paolo Zola, M. E. Laudani, E. Pagano, Livia Giordano, R. Fruscio, Fabio Landoni, Silvia Franceschi, M. L. Dalessandro, Vincenzo Canzonieri, L. Bocciolone, Domenica Lorusso, C. Bosetti, Francesco Raspagliesi, Isabella M. G. Garassino, Maurizio D’Incalci, S. Marchini   +21 more
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Atypical glandular cells in Papanicolaou test: Which is more important in the detection of malignancy, architectural or nuclear features?

Cytopathology, 2021
Atypical glandular cells (AGCs) in Pap (Papanicolaou) smears are uncommon but may represent various benign and malignant lesions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the AGC incidence in Pap smears, analyse the relationship between AGC and malignancy ...
Aysegul Yucel Polat, M. Tepeoğlu, Muzeyyen Zeynep Tunca, E. Ayva, O. Ozen   +4 more
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Prior high-risk human papillomavirus testing and Papanicolaou test results of 70 invasive cervical carcinomas diagnosed in 2012: results of a retrospective multicenter study.

Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, 2015
CONTEXT Persistent high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) infection is essential for the development of cervical cancer and its precursor lesions. High-risk HPV testing has a higher sensitivity than cytology does for detecting cervical epithelial lesions.
Chengquan Zhao, Zaibo Li, R. Nayar, Angelique W Levi, B. Winkler, A. Moriarty, G. Barkan, J. Rao, Fern S. Miller, Fang Fan, Zhongren Zhou, Qiusheng Si, A. Fischer, C. Sturgis, X. Jing, Carrie B. Marshall, B. Witt, G. Birdsong, B. Crothers   +18 more
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Papanicolaou Testing Among Vietnamese Americans

American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2006
Vietnamese-American women have the highest incidence of cervical cancer of any ethnic group, and they underutilize Papanicolaou (Pap) tests.Development and implementation of a multifaceted intervention using community-based participatory research (CBPR) methodology and evaluated with a quasi-experimental controlled design with cross-sectional pre ...
Tung T. Nguyen, Stephen J. McPhee, Ginny Gildengorin, Thoa Nguyen, Ching Wong, Ky Q. Lai, Hy Lam, Jeremiah Mock, Thien-Nhien Luong, Ngoc Bui-Tong, Tuyet Ha-Iaconis   +10 more
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Significance of concurrent HPV testing with unsatisfactory Papanicolaou test for prediction of follow-up HPV, Papanicolaou test, and biopsy results

American Journal of Clinical Pathology, 2023
Abstract Objectives Approximately 1% to 2% of routine cytologic specimens collected for Papanicolaou testing are unsatisfactory for evaluation. The American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology 2019 guidelines recommend repeat testing within 2 to 4 months of an unsatisfactory Papanicolaou ...
Courtney F, Connelly, Nikosa, Collins, Adela, Cimic, Swikrity U, Baskota   +3 more
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Women’s Concerns about Abnormal Papanicolaou Test Results

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing, 1991
Because of the increase in and potential severity of abnormal Papanicolaou (Pap) tests, women's concerns and methods of coping with abnormal Pap results are of clinical importance. Through this study, the researchers sought to describe women's questions and identify their reactions to abnormal Pap results.
D, Lauver, M, Rubin
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Should high‐risk adolescents have Papanicolaou tests?

Cancer Cytopathology, 2013
BACKGROUNDThe current American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guidelines state that cervical cancer screening should begin at age 21 years, regardless of sexual or obstetric history. However, previous studies have demonstrated that there is a small but significant subset of high‐risk adolescents with extensive sexual and obstetric history ...
Ly T, Ma, Gerald A, Campbell, Gwyn, Richardson, Vicki J, Schnadig   +3 more
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Papanicolaou smear testing in elderly women.

JAMA, 1986
To the Editor.— In a recent article, 1 the results of Papanicolaou smear screening in a large group of elderly women were reviewed. The authors addressed the important issue of screening as part of health maintenance in the elderly. A 65-year-old woman has an 18-year life expectancy and should not be considered "too old" for preventive medicine ...
G, Kochersberger, S, Studenski
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The Papanicolaou Test in Elderly Women

JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, 1986
Primary care physicians can have a major impact on the diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic malignancy in elderly women. Previous literature on the subject of Papanicolaou tests in the elderly has been confusing to physicians who must decide which screening procedures are appropriate for their patients. The study by Mandelblatt et al 1 in this issue
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Fatal mitral valve endocarditis following a Papanicolaou test

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 2011
⁎ Corresponding author at: Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, S. Maria dei Battuti Hospital, Via B. Bisagno 4, 31015 Conegliano (TV), Italy. Tel.: +39 0438663233; fax: +39 043864472. E-mail address: riccardo.carlon@ulss7.it (R. Carlon). Cervical cancer remains the second most common malignancy among women worldwide, although the widespread ...
Paolo, Dal Cero, Riccardo, Carlon, Monica, Centa   +2 more
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