Diagnostic Accuracy of the ICD-10 Code for Lichen Sclerosus in Black Women.

IF 2.4 4区医学 Q2 OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease Pub Date : 2024-09-11 DOI:10.1097/lgt.0000000000000841

Olushola L Akinshemoyin Vaughn,Precious A Anyanwu,Mariah C Estill

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Abstract

The prevalence of vulvar lichen sclerosus in Black women is unknown. There is a lack of validity using the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) code L90.0 to identify women with vulvar lichen sclerosus overall, with less accuracy in Black women.

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黑人女性硬皮病 ICD-10 编码的诊断准确性。

外阴苔藓硬化症在黑人妇女中的发病率尚不清楚。使用《国际疾病和相关健康问题统计分类第十次修订版》（ICD-10）代码 L90.0 来识别患有外阴硬化性苔藓的妇女总体上缺乏有效性，而在黑人妇女中的准确性较低。

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Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY-

CiteScore

6.80

自引率

8.10%

发文量

158

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease is the source for the latest science about benign and malignant conditions of the cervix, vagina, vulva, and anus. The Journal publishes peer-reviewed original research original research that addresses prevalence, causes, mechanisms, diagnosis, course, treatment, and prevention of lower genital tract disease. We publish clinical guidelines, position papers, cost-effectiveness analyses, narrative reviews, and systematic reviews, including meta-analyses. We also publish papers about research and reporting methods, opinions about controversial medical issues. Of particular note, we encourage material in any of the above mentioned categories that is related to improving patient care, avoiding medical errors, and comparative effectiveness research. We encourage publication of evidence-based guidelines, diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms, and decision aids. Original research and reviews may be sub-classified according to topic: cervix and HPV, vulva and vagina, perianal and anal, basic science, and education and learning. The scope and readership of the journal extend to several disciplines: gynecology, internal medicine, family practice, dermatology, physical therapy, pathology, sociology, psychology, anthropology, sex therapy, and pharmacology. The Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease highlights needs for future research, and enhances health care. The Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease is the official journal of the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease, and the International Federation of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy, and sponsored by the Australian Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology and the Society of Canadian Colposcopists.