June 17, 2026 · Journal of lower genital tract disease · DOI: 10.1097/LGT.0000000000000968

Diagnostic Strategies After Negative Colposcopy in High-Grade Cervical Cytology: A Multicenter Randomized Trial

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The authors aimed to compare different diagnostic strategies for detecting high-grade cervical lesions (HSIL+) in women with high-grade cytology results and negative colposcopy. Their multicenter randomized trial found that HPV testing combined with liquid-based cytology (LBC) offered a balanced approach, while adding endocervical brushing significantly increased sensitivity for detecting HSIL+ cases, albeit with a reduction in specificity. Overall, the study suggests that these combined strategies can enhance diagnostic safety in this patient population.

Cirbia Silva Campos, Adriane Cristina Bovo, Bruno Fonseca, Iara Vidigal Santana, Marcio Antoniazzi, Sandra Maniçoba Palopoli, Julio Cesar Possatti-Resende, Luiz Carlos Zeferino

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