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  • Oncology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gynecology

Background:

  • Anal cancer incidence is rising, particularly in women, and is strongly linked to human papillomavirus (HPV).
  • Anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) are considered precursors to anal cancer, similar to cervical cancer.
  • HPV infection is prevalent in women but often transient.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the existing literature on anal cancer, HSIL, and HPV infection in women.
  • To develop evidence-based screening recommendations for anal cancer in women.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted by a panel of experts from the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology and the International Anal Neoplasia Society.
  • The review focused on anal HPV infection, anal SIL, and anal cancer specifically in the female population.

Main Results:

  • While anal HPV infection is common, it is typically transient in most women.
  • Risk for anal HSIL and cancer is significantly elevated in specific groups, notably women with HIV and those with a history of lower genital tract neoplasia.

Conclusions:

  • Current data do not confirm that treating anal HSIL reduces anal cancer risk.
  • High-risk women (HIV-infected, history of lower genital tract neoplasia) require symptom assessment and digital anorectal examinations; anal cytology screening may be considered.
  • Routine anal cancer or HSIL screening is not advised for asymptomatic women without known risk factors.