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Colposcopy of the vagina and vulva.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19061824     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Colposcopic evaluation of the vagina and vulva is an important adjunct to cervical colposcopy because human papillomavirus disease can be multifocal and multicentric. Other reasons for vulvar and vaginal colposcopy include cytology unexplained by cervical findings, vaginal and vulvar symptoms, and diethylstilbestrol exposure. Vaginal and vulvar intraepithelial neoplastic lesions are important cancer precursors to evaluate and treat. Many lesion types have a similar appearance, and biopsies should be used to elucidate the cause of the colposcopic findings.
Authors:
Hélène M Gagné
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America     Volume:  35     ISSN:  0889-8545     ISO Abbreviation:  Obstet. Gynecol. Clin. North Am.     Publication Date:  2008 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-12-08     Completed Date:  2009-03-03     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8709551     Medline TA:  Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  659-69; x     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The University of Ottawa, 152 Cleopatra Drive, Suite 110, Ottawa, ON K2G 5X2, Canada. hgagne@ottawahospital.on.ca
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Biopsy
Colposcopy / methods*
Female
Humans
Papillomavirus Infections / complications,  diagnosis*,  pathology
Vagina / cytology*,  pathology
Vaginal Diseases / diagnosis*,  pathology
Vaginal Neoplasms / diagnosis,  pathology
Vulva / cytology*,  pathology
Vulvar Diseases / diagnosis*,  pathology
Vulvar Neoplasms / diagnosis,  pathology

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