Standardizing microcolposcopy. Assessing the criteria for evaluating the presence and degree of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
We established criteria for the detection and grading of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia with microcolposcopy. These criteria were assessed for their accuracy through comparison with the histologic evaluation of cone biopsy or hysterectomy specimens in 26 highly selected cases. There was a positive correlation of 88.5% and no false-negative cases. Microcolposcopy, performed in a standardized manner, may be a valuable adjuvant to colposcopy.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 78284.
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Bonk
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Beller
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D001706:Biopsy; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000473:pathology; D003127:Colposcopy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011446:Prospective Studies; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology