Description
Book SynopsisThis 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
Table of 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
