Cytomorphologic findings of cervical Pap smears from female‐to‐male transgender patients on testosterone therapy
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DOI: 10.1002/cncy.22259
Abstract: The cervical cancer screening recommendation for transgender female‐to‐male (FTM) patients is the same as that for cisgender females. A lack of literature on testosterone‐induced changes in cervical cytology in these patients may result in interpretation… read more here.
Keywords: transgender; cytomorphologic findings; findings cervical; female male ... See more keywords
Microfilaria in cervicovaginal Pap smears: A common parasite hiding in an unusual site: Short series of four cases with literature review
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DOI: 10.1002/dc.25065
Abstract: In India, filariasis is a severe and significant public health problem. It has been reported to be present in any potential site. However, cervicovaginal Pap smear cytology rarely contains microfilariae despite the widespread occurrence. The… read more here.
Keywords: four cases; pap; microfilaria cervicovaginal; site ... See more keywords
Short interval between two Pap smears: effect on the result of the second smear? A prospective randomized trial
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DOI: 10.1007/s00404-017-4369-x
Abstract: PurposeA repeat Pap smear is sometimes necessary after a short time interval or even immediately, when patients seek for a second opinion or due to study participation. Only limited information is available on the possible… read more here.
Keywords: second smear; interval two; cytology; short interval ... See more keywords
Training International Medical Graduate Internal Medicine Residents in Pelvic Examinations and Pap Smears
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DOI: 10.1007/s11606-025-09446-1
Abstract: Nearly 39% of Internal Medicine (IM) residents in American training programs are international medical graduates (IMGs), whose prior training in women’s health is variable. There is a paucity of data about women’s health training programs… read more here.
Keywords: pap smears; examinations pap; img residents; pelvic examinations ... See more keywords
High Prevalence of Non-Vaccinated Oncogenic Human Papillomavirus Genotypes in High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions of the Cervix: Thought-Provoking Results of a Detailed HPV Genotype Analysis
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DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10050748
Abstract: Identification of HPV infection is usually performed on cytological specimens, despite the often transient virus types. HPV profile analysis of pathologically confirmed lesions can also be performed on formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) cone samples and should… read more here.
Keywords: ffpe specimens; hpv; smears ffpe; analysis ... See more keywords
Catch Me If You Can! Keeping an Eye Out to Detect Unusual Malignancies Appearing in Cervical Pap Smear
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DOI: 10.4103/joc.joc_87_25
Abstract: Abstract Background: Metastatic involvement of the uterine cervix by extrauterine non-gynecological malignancies is exceptionally rare due to the cervix's unique lymphatic and vascular characteristics. Detection of such unusual malignancies in cervical Papanicolaou (Pap) smears poses… read more here.
Keywords: pap smears; pap; cervical pap; catch keeping ... See more keywords