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Reliability of colposcopy during pregnancy
Andrea Ciavattini1, Matteo Serri1, Jacopo Di Giuseppe1
1Woman's Health Sciences Department, Gynecologic Section, Polytechnic University of Marche, Via Corridoni 11, 6010, Ancona, Italy.
Summary
Colposcopy is reliable during pregnancy, especially in the first half, with high concordance between visual assessment and biopsy results. Expert performance ensures accurate diagnosis of cervical abnormalities.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Cervical Pathology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Abnormal cervical cytology necessitates further investigation.
- Colposcopy is a key diagnostic tool for cervical abnormalities.
- Evaluating colposcopy's accuracy during pregnancy is crucial for maternal and fetal health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the reliability of colposcopy during pregnancy.
- To determine the concordance between colposcopic findings and histopathology.
- To identify factors influencing colposcopic accuracy in pregnant women.
Main Methods:
- Multicenter observational study involving pregnant women with abnormal cervical cytology.
- Colposcopic evaluation followed by cervical biopsy.
- Analysis of colpo-histopathological concordance, overestimation, and underestimation.
Main Results:
- High concordance (68.1%) between colposcopy and histopathology was observed.
- Colposcopy demonstrated higher reliability in the first two trimesters (≤20 weeks).
- Specific rates of CIN1, CIN2, and invasive cervical cancer were identified.
Conclusions:
- Colposcopy is a reliable diagnostic method in pregnancy when performed by experienced gynecologists.
- Performing colposcopy in the first half of pregnancy is recommended for improved accuracy.
- This study supports the continued use of colposcopy for managing abnormal cervical cytology during gestation.
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