Risk factors for anal neoplasia included immunosuppression, vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia, and history of anal sex.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has been implicated in a variety of mucosal malignancies at genital as well as oral sites. Investigators used anal cytology and high resolution anoscopy followed by biopsies of abnormal areas to assess the incidence of anal neoplasia in 327 women with genital dysplasia.
Among 64 women with anal intraepithelial neoplasia, 74% had vulvar dysplasia, 22% had cervical dysplasia, and 15% had vaginal dysplasia. Statistically significant risk factors for anal neoplasia included immunosuppression, vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia, and history of anal sex.
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DisclosuresConsultant/Advisory BoardAicuris; Bayer; GSK; Innovative Molecules; Merck; MAPP Biopharmaceutical (Safety Monitoring Committee)
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Grant/Research SupportNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; GSK; Moderna; Assembly Biomedical; Aicuris
Editorial BoardsSexually Transmitted Diseases; Sexually Transmitted Infections; Journal of Infectious Diseases
Leadership PositionsID Division Chiefs Community of Practice (At-Large Member)