Delaying Pap Test Screening in the Adolescent Population: An Evidence-Based Approach

Abstract Cervical cancer screening guidelines have evolved significantly over the past ten years in the adolescent population. The objective of this article is to review the cervical screening guidelines in the adolescent population as well as examine the evidence and studies that support delaying s...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of pediatric & adolescent gynecology 2014-02, Vol.27 (1), p.3-5
Hauptverfasser:	Spiryda, Lisa Beth, MD, PhD, Brown, Jaime, MD, Zhang, Hongmei, PhD, Burgis, Judith T., MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cervical cancer screening Cervical dysplasia Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia - diagnosis Early Detection of Cancer Evidence-Based Medicine Female Guidelines as Topic HPV in adolescents Humans Obstetrics and Gynecology Papanicolaou Test Pediatrics Time Factors Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - diagnosis Vaginal Smears
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract Cervical cancer screening guidelines have evolved significantly over the past ten years in the adolescent population. The objective of this article is to review the cervical screening guidelines in the adolescent population as well as examine the evidence and studies that support delaying screening until 21 years old. Delaying HPV and Papanicolaou testing until 21 years old is safe and will not increase cervical cancer rates in the adolescent population.
ISSN:	1083-3188 1873-4332
DOI:	10.1016/j.jpag.2013.03.008