Testing for carcinogenic or high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA has proven utility in cervical cancer screening and in many aspects of clinical management for cervical cancer prevention. However, inappropriate testing increases costs without benefit and potentially results in over-treatment of
Statement on human papillomavirus DNA test utilization
β Scribed by Diane Solomon; Jacalyn L. Papillo; Diane D. Davey
- Publisher
- Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
- Year
- 2009
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 142 KB
- Volume
- 117
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1934-662X
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β¦ Synopsis
This statement summarizes the expanded role of human papillomavirus (HPV) testing in the screening and management of cervical cancer. It also highlights circumstances in which HPV testing is not appropriate and may lead to overtreatment.
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