HIV in cervical cancer.
Women are an increasing proportion of the HIV-infected population. In addition, compared with their HIV-negative counterparts, they have a greater incidence of both cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) and invasive cervical cancer, which tends to be more progressive and aggressive. The development of invasive cervical carcinoma in an HIV-infected woman is an AIDS-defining diagnosis. However, what is not clear is whether women who are identified with cervical carcinoma should be offered screening for HIV infection. This review addresses these issues and provides a cost-effectiveness assessment.
Wallace
S V
SV
Department of Genitourinary Medicine, Nottingham City Hospital NHS Trust, Hucknall Road, Nottingham NG5 1PB, UK.
Carlin
E M
EM
D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000821:virology; D006801:Humans; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000821:virology*; D002578:Uterine Cervical Dysplasia / Q000150:complications / Q000821:virology*