The Lower Anogenital Squamous Terminology Standardization project for HPV-associated lesions: background and consensus recommendations from the College of American Pathologists and the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology

Autor: Teresa M. Darragh, Terence J. Colgan, J. Thomas Cox, Debra S. Heller, Michael R. Henry, Ronald D. Luff, Timothy McCalmont, Ritu Nayar, Joel M. Palefsky, Mark H. Stoler, Edward J. Wilkinson, Richard J. Zaino, David C. Wilbur, Dennis M. O'Connor, R. Kevin Reynolds, M. Angelica Selim, James Scurry, David Chelmow, Lydia P. Howell, Brigitte Ronnett, Alan G. Waxman, Hope K. Haefner, Kieron S. Leslie, Christopher Shea, Paul N. Staats, Leona Council, Alice Lytwyn, Barbara Winkler, Jennifer Roberts, Levi Downs, Rodolfo Laucirica, Jill Allbritton, Olga Ioffe, Nancy Joste, J. Michael Berry, Oscar Lin, Mark Welton, Christopher N. Otis, Joel S. Bentz, Christina S. Kong, Bradley Quade, Mary R. Schwartz, Philip E. Castle, Maire Duggan, Francisco A. R. Garcia, Ann T. Moriarty, G. Chip Niedt, Alicia Carter, Marc Goodman, Margaret Neal, Vijaya Reddy, Stanley Robboy, Mona Saraiya, Steven Silverberg, Susan Spires
Rok vydání: 2012
Předmět:
superficially invasive carcinoma
Male
Pathology
Standardization
Anal Canal
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
p16
Cervical Cancer
Terminology
terminology
Medicine
human papillomavirus
Societies
Medical

Cancer
Colposcopy
Pathology
Clinical

medicine.diagnostic_test
Obstetrics and Gynecology
General Medicine
Reference Standards
Anus Neoplasms
Medical Laboratory Technology
Squamous intraepithelial lesion
Infectious Diseases
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Carcinoma
Squamous Cell

Professional association
Female
Genital Neoplasms
Carcinoma in Situ
medicine.medical_specialty
Vaginal Neoplasms
Genital Neoplasms
Female

Clinical Sciences
MEDLINE
Vulva
Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Medical
Terminology as Topic
Humans
Neoplasm Invasiveness
Neoplasms
Squamous Cell

Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine
Neoplasm Staging
squamous intraepithelial lesion
Vaginal Smears
Gynecology
Government
business.industry
Carcinoma
Papillomavirus Infections
medicine.disease
United States
Squamous Cell
Members of LAST Project Work Groups
Family medicine
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Societies
business
Working group
Precancerous Conditions
Urogenital Neoplasms
Systematic Reviews as Topic
Zdroj: Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine, vol 136, iss 10
Journal of lower genital tract disease, vol 16, iss 3
ISSN: 1538-7151
Popis: The terminology for human papillomavirus (HPV)–associated squamous lesions of the lower anogenital tract has a long history marked by disparate diagnostic terms derived from multiple specialties. It often does not reflect current knowledge of HPV biology and pathogenesis. A consensus process was convened to recommend terminology unified across lower anogenital sites. The goal was to create a histopathologic nomenclature system that reflects current knowledge of HPV biology, optimally uses available biomarkers, and facilitates clear communication across different medical specialties. The Lower Anogenital Squamous Terminology (LAST) Project was cosponsored by the College of American Pathologists and the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology and included 5 working groups; 3 work groups performed comprehensive literature reviews and developed draft recommendations. Another work group provided the historical background and the fifth will continue to foster implementation of the LAST recommendations. After an open comment period, the draft recommendations were presented at a consensus conference attended by LAST work group members, advisors, and representatives from 35 stakeholder organizations including professional societies and government agencies. Recommendations were finalized and voted on at the consensus meeting. The final, approved recommendations standardize biologically relevant histopathologic terminology for HPV-associated squamous intraepithelial lesions and superficially invasive squamous carcinomas across all lower anogenital tract sites and detail the appropriate use of specific biomarkers to clarify histologic interpretations and enhance diagnostic accuracy. A plan for disseminating and monitoring recommendation implementation in the practicing community was also developed. The implemented recommendations will facilitate communication between pathologists and their clinical colleagues and improve accuracy of histologic diagnosis with the ultimate goal of providing optimal patient care.
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