Pilot study of cervical cytology screening in a sexually transmitted diseases clinic.

Lyttle, Heather; Platts, W. M.; MacLean, Allan

doi:10.1136/sti.61.5.330

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“…A pilot study of cervical cytology identified 73 patients with abnormal smears, eight of whom had cervical intraepithelial neoplasia Grade III, of a total of 500 new patients. 4 The authors then concluded that they should offer cervical cytology to STD clinic attendees. Similar conclusions were reached by clinicians from Los Angeles, Georgia and Baltimore, USA.…”

Section: Clinical Basis Of Providing Cervical Cytology In Gu Medicinementioning

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A review of cervical cytology in genitourinary medicine clinics in England between 1997 and 2008

Markos¹

2009

Int J STD AIDS

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The current cervical screening guidelines lay the duty of care of women under 25 years of age on genitourinary (GU) medicine clinics. To date there has not been an extensive review of cervical cytology results sourced from GU medicine departments. We reviewed the annual reports of the cervical screening programme, with their extensive and comparative data, including records of cervical cytology from GU medicine. There is a clear and progressive trend of rising percentages of 'severe dyskaryosis' in laboratory reported GU medicine cervical smears. The trend and observations indicate that GU medicine physicians should take young women's concern on cervical cancer seriously. The programme of opportunistic cervical screening in GU medicine should not be discouraged.

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Section: Clinical Basis Of Providing Cervical Cytology In Gu Medicinementioning

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A review of cervical cytology in genitourinary medicine clinics in England between 1997 and 2008

Markos¹

2009

Int J STD AIDS

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“…[1][2][3][4] These were published before the setting up of national screening programmes or were from countries that do not have such a national programme. Since 1988 the United Kingdom has had a national computerised cervical screening programme for women aged 20-65 registered with general practitioners (GPs).…”

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Cervical cytology smears in sexually transmitted infection clinics in the United Kingdom

Wilson

Parsons²

2001

Sexually Transmitted Infections

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on behalf of the British Co-operative Clinical GroupObjectives: To determine the current practice of smear taking in sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinics within the United Kingdom; what proportion of smears are taken within the national guidelines; whether clinics are screening women not covered by the national screening programme. To compare the abnormality rates of routine and opportunistic (that is, in addition to the screening recommendations) smears; the abnormality rates of smears taken within STI clinics with those taken within the community setting. Methods: A questionnaire was circulated to all clinics in May 1998. Details of screening practice were requested. The clinics then prospectively collected details of patient's age, GP registration, date and result of previous smear, and current result of all smears taken between 11 May 1998 and 25 May 1998. Results: There were 1828 smears taken in the 2 week period; 504 (27.6%) were opportunistic. Opportunistic smears had marginal significantly increased rates of low grade abnormalities but lower (but not statistically significant) high grade abnormalities than in routine smears. 231 (12.6%) of the women were not registered with a GP so would not be included in the national programme. The national rates of abnormalities were significantly higher in the STI clinics compared with the community setting. Conclusion:The majority of smears taken within STI clinics fall within the national guidelines, and 12.6% of the women would probably not otherwise have been screened. The rates of abnormality were significantly higher in the STI clinics but smears taken opportunistically were less likely to have high grade abnormalities. There is no evidence from this study to support the practice of additional smears in the presence of an eVective national cytology screening programme. (Sex Transm Inf 2001;77:107-110)

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Cervical Cancer Screening of Women Attending Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinics

Kamb¹

1995

Clinical Infectious Diseases

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Prevention programs at clinics for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have traditionally focused on reducing the spread of STDs through prompt diagnosis and treatment of infections and through notification and treatment of sex partners. For women the clinic examination also offers an opportunity to prevent cervical cancer, a sequela of STDs. Women who have had STDs are at increased risk for cervical cancer, and women who seek health care at public clinics frequently have additional characteristics that place them at risk for not having had a recent Papanicolaou (Pap) smear. Despite the opportunity for cervical cancer screening that is afforded by a visit to an STD clinic, in most public clinics a Pap smear is not part of the routine examination of women. This report summarizes the evidence supporting cervical cancer screening for women with STDs (particularly women attending STD clinics) and addresses the advantages, disadvantages, and net yield of previous screening programs at STD clinics.

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Pilot study of cervical cytology screening in a sexually transmitted diseases clinic.

Cited by 5 publications

References 26 publications

A review of cervical cytology in genitourinary medicine clinics in England between 1997 and 2008

A review of cervical cytology in genitourinary medicine clinics in England between 1997 and 2008

Cervical cytology smears in sexually transmitted infection clinics in the United Kingdom

Cervical Cancer Screening of Women Attending Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinics

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