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ArticleBritish journal of cancer2014

Management of borderline change in endocervical cells: a more dependable approach.

S Kodiathodi, S Chattopadhyay, A Baldwin, P Franks

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S KodiathodiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Wansbeck Hospital, Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, Northumberland NE63 9JJ, UK.
S ChattopadhyayDepartment of Gynaecological Oncology, St James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS9 7TF, UK.
A BaldwinDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Wansbeck Hospital, Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, Northumberland NE63 9JJ, UK.
P FranksDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Wansbeck Hospital, Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, Northumberland NE63 9JJ, UK.

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Abstract

backgroundThere are limited data and guidance from the UK on borderline nuclear change in endocervical cells (BNCs). The objective of this study is to determine the clinical outcome of women with BNCs, to determine the accuracy of colposcopy and propose a more robust management algorithm.

methodsThis is a retrospective review of all BNC referrals between January 2006 and December 2011 at the Northumbria Healthcare Trust. Histological diagnosis was based on high-grade histology (CIN 2 or worse). Any high-grade histology in the first year of follow-up was included in the final diagnosis.

resultsOf the 9001 new referrals, 167 women had BNCs. Thirty-seven (22%) were diagnosed with high-grade histology on initial assessment. Sixty women had satisfactory and negative colposcopy, out of which 7 (12%) were detected with high-grade histology/cytology in the first year of follow-up. Overall, 50 high-grade histology (30%), including two invasive carcinomas were detected.

conclusionsCurrent follow-up of BNCs relies heavily on colposcopic assessment. A significant proportion of women with negative colposcopy was found to have high-grade histology in the first year of follow-up. We propose a more robust management algorithm to lower the probability of missed high-grade histology in this subgroup of women.

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AdultAgedCervix UteriColposcopyFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPrognosisRetrospective StudiesUterine Cervical NeoplasmsVaginal SmearsYoung Adult

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PMCPMC4150265

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