Accuracy of Anal Cytology for Diagnostic of Precursor Lesions of Anal Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

• Published in: Diseases of the colon & rectum Vol. 62; no. 1; pp. 112 - 120
• Main Authors: Gonçalves, João Carlos N., Macedo, Ana C. L., Madeira, Kristian, Bavaresco, Daniela Vicente, Dondossola, Eduardo Ronconi, Grande, Antônio José, da Rosa, Maria Inês
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons 01.01.2019
• Subjects: Anal Canal - pathology; Anus Neoplasms - diagnosis; Anus Neoplasms - etiology; Anus Neoplasms - pathology; Cytodiagnosis; Female; HIV Infections - complications; Homosexuality, Male; Humans; Male; Precancerous Conditions - diagnosis; Precancerous Conditions - etiology; Precancerous Conditions - pathology; Risk Factors; Sensitivity and Specificity

BACKGROUND:Anal canal carcinoma is relevant because it commonly occurs in high-risk groups, and its incidence has been increasing. OBJECTIVE:This study evaluated the accuracy of anal cytology in the screening of precursor lesions of anal cancer, compared with histopathologic examination as the refer...