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Liquid-based cytology: is this the way forward for cervical screening?
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11952745     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Liquid-based cytology (LBC) is currently being marketed as an alternative methodology to replace the conventional PAP smear in cervical cytology. A substantial body of literature exists in support of LBC, some of which is at least partially sponsored by product manufacturers. The majority of published literature in support of LBC employs Bethesda reporting terminology. In this study we have analysed published raw data and presented this in NHSCSP terminology. Claims relating to sensitivity, specificity and smear adequacy have then been considered with reference to this data. Our analysis of existing data does not support the nationwide implementation of LBC at present. Further studies are recommended in order to evaluate the place of this technology within the NHSCSP.
Authors:
Robin P Moseley; S Paget
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Cytopathology : official journal of the British Society for Clinical Cytology     Volume:  13     ISSN:  0956-5507     ISO Abbreviation:  Cytopathology     Publication Date:  2002 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2002-04-15     Completed Date:  2002-06-13     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9010345     Medline TA:  Cytopathology     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  71-82     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
The Pauline Cooper Department of Cytology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 2QQ, UK. rpm21@hermes.cam.ac.uk
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Cytological Techniques / methods*
Female
Humans
MEDLINE
Mass Screening
Sensitivity and Specificity
Terminology as Topic*
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / diagnosis*,  prevention & control*
Vaginal Smears / methods*

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