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11480709

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
2001-8-1
pubmed:abstractText
The Pap test is a successful method of preventing cervical cancer, but it does have significant false negative and false positive rates. The main aim of screening is the detection of precursor lesions, both regression and progression of which may occur, making it difficult to decide upon follow-up and further therapy. Around the world there are many differences, as a far as the frequency of the disease, the organization and economic background of the health care system, the use of different additional diagnostic tools and even the terminology considered. All these factors underline the importance of a consensus on a "minimum level" of obligations to provide appropriate patient management. The screening interval should be two to five years, in some cases even annually. The cytopathologist has an obligation to recommend repeat smears in cases of cytologic abnormalities likely to regress. We recommend the use of standard terminology and stress the importance of a "common language" in cervical cytology. Colposcopy and biopsy are obligatory in cases of HSIL and cancer. We suggest that in severe cases women should be provided with detailed written and verbal information.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0001-5547
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
45
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
502-8
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
Obligations to provide appropriate patient management.
pubmed:affiliation
International Consensus Conference on the Fight Against Cervical Cancer, IAC Task Force 11 Summary, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Guideline, Review, Practice Guideline, Consensus Development Conference