Main description:

This book presents gynaecologists with the most recent developments and research in the field of cervical cancer, with emphasis on screening and early diagnosis.

Beginning with an introduction to the disease, the following chapters discuss the HPV (Human papillomavirus) vaccination and cervical screening using the Pap smear test. The final sections cover colposcopy and management of changes in the cervix detected during screening.

This practical guide provides in depth coverage of cervical cancer, from its epidemiology to its management. A self assessment test is included to enhance learning, as well as nearly 100 clinical photographs, illustrations and tables.

Key points

Practical guide to cervical cancer for gynaecologists and trainees
Emphasis on screening and early detection
Features complete chapter on HPV vaccination
Self assessment included to test knowledge

Contents:

Human Papillomavirus Carcinogenesis and Natural History in Cancer Cervix
Primary Prevention Cervical Cancer : HPV Vaccination
The Pap Smear as a Screening Test for Cervical Cancer/Precancerous Lesions
Practical Aspects of Smear Taking for Cervical Lesions
Management of Abnormal Pap Smear
Approach to Population-based Screening Using LBC and HPV
Pap Smear as Primary Screening Tool
VIA and VILI in Low-resource Settings
Role of Human Papillomavirus Detection in Cervical Cancer Screening
Basics of Colposcopy
Detection of Cervical Neoplasia through Colposcope
Problems in Colposcopy
Management of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Ablative Methods for Treatment of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Excisional Therapy for the Management of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Self-Assessment Test