Publications by authors named "Hye-Kyung Hwang"
Diagn Cytopathol
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- Cytology (liquid-based cytology or LBC) has been a key method for cervical cancer screening, but HPV testing is becoming more common, prompting a comparison of these methods for cost-effectiveness.
- A study involving 3,742 patients assessed sensitivity and specificity of primary LBC, primary HPV testing, and combined LBC plus HPV co-testing, revealing significant differences in diagnostic performance.
- Results indicated that while the co-test had the highest sensitivity (97.5%), the primary LBC algorithm showed the best cost-benefit effect and better specificity, making it a strong option for cervical cancer screening.
