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Anal cancer screening
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Screening for anal cancer by pap smear is suggested among HIV-positive patients and homosexual men.
Screening
Screening
Anal pap smears similar to those used in cervical cancer screening have been studied experimentally for early detection of anal cancer in high-risk individuals.[1][2]
References
References
- ↑ Cichoki, Mark. “Anal Papilloma Screening” on About.com
- ↑ Chiao EY, Giordano TP, Palefsky JM, Tyring S, El Serag H (2006). “Screening HIV-infected individuals for anal cancer precursor lesions: a systematic review”. Clin. Infect. Dis. 43 (2): 223–33. doi:10.1086/505219. PMID 16779751.
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