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Published on: March 11, 2014
[Role of the PAP smear in adolescence]
M Jacot-Guillarmod1, P Hohlfeld, S C Renteria
1Département de gynécologie-obstétrique, CHUV, Lausanne. martine.jacot-guillarmod@chuv.ch
Abstract:
The publication of the 2006 directives concerning the management of PAP smears has incited us to update our internal protocols at the CHUV, which are described in this article. A new addition to these directives is the specific management of adolescent PAP smears, who present both a high HPV carriage rate and increased incidence of cytological abnormalities with a favorable outcome in most cases. Our goal is to avoid over-treating dysplasias in this type of patient in order to avoid long-term complications. Emphasis is placed on the first gynecological consultation where a listening ear and clear and targeted information remain essential in the proper management of a young patient.
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