Conservative management of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 2 and prediction of its progression - a retrospective study

  • 0Discipline of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery II, Faculty of Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iaşi, Romania; Department of Ophthalmology, Prof. Dr. Nicolae Oblu Emergency Clinical Hospital, Iaşi, Romania; costea10@yahoo.com; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Doctoral School, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iaşi, Romania; iustina_condriuc@yahoo.com.

Summary

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Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 2 (CIN2) can progress or persist, especially with high-risk HPV genotypes and abnormal cytology. Careful monitoring is crucial for patients with HSIL or ASC-H cytology, with or without high-risk HPV strains, to manage CIN2 progression risk.

Area Of Science

  • Gynecology
  • Oncology
  • Virology

Background

  • Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 2 (CIN2) behavior is debated, with some cases spontaneously regressing.
  • Understanding CIN2 progression and persistence is vital for effective patient management and treatment strategies.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To determine the rate of CIN2 progression or persistence over a 24-month follow-up period.
  • To identify clinical predictors, including human papillomavirus (HPV) genotype and cytology results, associated with CIN2 outcomes.

Main Methods

  • A retrospective case-control study involving reproductive-age patients diagnosed with CIN2.
  • Patients were categorized into regression (n=72) or progression/persistence (n=36) groups.
  • Multinomial logistic regression and linear regression analyses were used to assess risk factors and interactions.

Main Results

  • Previous high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) or atypical squamous cells, cannot exclude HSIL (ASC-H) cytology significantly increased CIN2 progression/persistence risk (RRR: 3.85).
  • Presence of HPV16 (RRR: 3.77), HPV18 (RRR: 4.39), and other high-risk HPV (HR-HPV) strains (RRR: 3.62) elevated the risk of CIN2+.
  • Interactions between HSIL/ASC-H cytology and HPV16/HPV18 demonstrated the highest risk for CIN2 progression and persistence.

Conclusions

  • Patients with prior HSIL or ASC-H cytology require close monitoring for CIN2.
  • The presence of HPV16, HPV18, or other HR-HPV strains significantly amplifies the risk of CIN2 progression and persistence.
  • Tailored follow-up strategies considering cytology and HPV genotype are essential for managing CIN2 lesions.