Analytical performance of Cervista HPV 16/18 genotyping test for cervical cytology samples.

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18 are the 2 most frequent types associated with cervical cancer. Identifying their presence or absence in cervical samples may assist in triaging women for subsequent management. The Cervista HPV 16/18 genotyping test specifically detects the presence of HPV 16 and 18 in ThinPrep cervical specimens.

Lipodermatosclerosis as a form of vascular compromise-associated radiation recall dermatitis: case report and a review of literature.

Lipodermatosclerosis (LDS) is a prototypic ischemic dermopathy that is most commonly associated with venous insufficiency. There have been no prior reports describing LDS as a form of radiation recall dermatitis (RRD). We present a case of a 47-year-old female affected by squamous cell carcinoma of the anus who underwent irradiation and subsequent chemotherapy with 5-fluorouracil and cisplatin.

Human papillomavirus infection in adolescents: a rational approach.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has variable clinical manifestations, from transient subclinical disease to serious cervical cancer precursors. An understanding of the natural history of this common sexually transmitted infection is necessary to allow diagnosis of clinically significant disease and judicious application of treatment modalities, especially in young adolescents. This article reviews new recommendations for initiation of screening, revisions in cytology terminology, and evidence-based guidelines for management of lower genital tract disease, including the application of HPV testing.