2023
DOI: 10.1111/aogs.14691
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Cervical cancer in Region Skåne, Sweden 2017–2020 after the implementation of primary HPV screening: A quality assurance audit

Caroline Hellsten,
Anna Holmberg,
Jennica Astrom
et al.

Abstract: IntroductionPrimary human papilloma virus (HPV) screening to detect cervical cancer and dysplastic lesions was implemented in Region Skåne 2017 for women aged 30–70. The aim of this study was to characterize the screening history of women diagnosed with cervical cancer to evaluate the performance of the screening program, as well as to assess the cancer treatments given and shortcomings in the follow‐up of women with cervical dysplasia.Material and methodsWe performed a quality assurance audit. The data was co… Show more

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“…The main risk factor of CC is a sexually transmitted infection of human papillomavirus (HPV), and persistent infection with high-risk HPV can lead to cervical lesions and invasive cancer. 2 , 3 However, HPV infection alone is not sufficient to cause precancerous lesions or CC. The human immune system usually clears more than 90% of infections within 2 years, and the time between HPV infection and the development of high-grade cervical lesions is usually 10 to 20 years.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The main risk factor of CC is a sexually transmitted infection of human papillomavirus (HPV), and persistent infection with high-risk HPV can lead to cervical lesions and invasive cancer. 2 , 3 However, HPV infection alone is not sufficient to cause precancerous lesions or CC. The human immune system usually clears more than 90% of infections within 2 years, and the time between HPV infection and the development of high-grade cervical lesions is usually 10 to 20 years.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%