cytologic screening

cy·to·log·ic screen·ing

a screening for the detection of early disease, usually cancer, through microscopic examination of a cellular specimen by inspecting each cell and structure present, usually at ×100 magnification with a mechanical stage, so that all areas are screened; the findings are evaluated and significant abnormalities are flagged (for example, by dotting the cover slip) for further evaluation by a cytopathologist. This screening is usually performed by a cytotechnologist, but at times is done by automated machine prescreening.

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Some experts recommend anal cytologic screening or high-resolution anoscopy for HIV-positive men and women, but it's worth noting that strategy hasn't been incorporated into any national practice guidelines.

Anal cancer in HIV-infected patients: To screen or not?

A 4-step discordance was considered a cytologic screening failure.

Glandular Lesions of the Cervix in Clinical Practice: A Cytology, Histology, and Human Papillomavirus Correlation Study From 2 Institutions

Acetic acid visualization of the cervix: an alternative to cytologic screening.

Visual inspection of cervix with acetic acid: a good alternative to pap smear for cervical cancer screening in resource-limited setting

Whether cytologic screening is efficacious in preventing anal cancer remains unproven (though probable), while cytology screening has proved valuable in preventing cervical cancer (though not in a randomized trial).

Anal cancer screening approach awaits more data and clinical expertise

Digital anal-rectal examination and anal cytologic screening followed by annual screening is recommended in the following women:

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cohort of 19,512 women who underwent routine cytologic screening when they were aged 16-94 years at baseline in 1989-1990.

HPV DNA test predicts cancer risk for 18 years

Automated screening instruments have improved the sensitivity of cytologic screening.

HPV: a look into new methods for high-risk testing

These data support the need for studies of anal cytologic screening of HIV-positive women.

HPV and cytologic abnormalities of anus and cervix in HIV-positive women, USA

For HPV or cytologic screening, the nurse-midwives collected cervical cells for testing; women received results within two weeks, and those who tested positive were given appointments for colposcopy, biopsy and treatment.

HPV testing is effective for cervical cancer screening in low-resource settings

The availability of a non cytologic screening method not requiring a vaginal speculum examination may reduce underscreening in women who have access to health care.

Human papillomavirus infection (HPV) & screening strategies for cervical cancer

Liquid-based Pap tests have been shown to increase the sensitivity of cytologic screening in most, although not all studies.

HPV infection to HPV vaccine: a preventive medicine breakthrough or political polemic

A computer-based model of the natural history of HPV and cervical cancer developed by the Harvard School of Public Health considered different cancer prevention policies, including vaccination against HPV types 16 and 18 (initiated at the age of 12 years), cytologic screening (initiated at 18, 21, 25, 30, or 35 years,) and combined vaccination and screening strategies.