Evaluation of endocervical curettage (ECC) in colposcopy for detecting cervical intraepithelial lesions.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Diagnostic challenges in colposcopy arise especially in women aged 50 or older, with postmenopausal status and transformation zone type 3 (TZ3). Endocervical curettage (ECC) is a valuable tool for diagnosing intracervical lesions. The aim of this retrospective analysis was to evaluate the use of ECC in colposcopy for detecting cervical intraepithelial lesions.

Methods

A retrospective study was carried out of colposcopies performed in the certified Dysplasia Unit at Erlangen University Hospital between July 2016 and June 2023. Pap and human papillomavirus (HPV) results were correlated with the histologic findings via ECC, obtained during examinations or surgery. The primary outcome was the rate of accuracy between the colposcopic and histologic findings with regard to

SUBMITTER: Behrens AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11910394 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature