{"title":"p16INK4a / Ki67 dual staining immunocytochemistry to refer women infected by HR-HPV for colposcopy.","authors":"Magnus von Knebel Doeberitz","doi":"10.1159/000542504","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cervical cancer is still a significant global health issue, espacially in low- and middle-income countries. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is known to be the primary etiological factor in the development of cervical cancer. The identification of high-risk HPV infections in cervical screening is becoming crucial for early detection and management of cervical pre-neoplasia. However, HPV testing requires triage markers since HR HPV infections are widespread in the target population, of which only a small fraction requires detailed clinical work-up by colposcopy.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>p16INK4a is a tumor suppressor protein that has emerged as a promising surrogate marker for HPV infection. In combination with a proliferation marker Ki67 in one diagnostic test kit referred to as CINtecPlus®- or dual stain (DS) it revealed excellent sensitivity and specificity profiles to detect clinically relevant CIN2+ lesions among HPV-infected women in large screening cohorts.</p><p><strong>Key message: </strong>This review examines the role of the cytology CINtecPlus®-test (Dual Stain (DS)-test) as a triage marker to identify patients with CIN2+ lesions among HPV + tested women and summarizes the most recent recommendations for its clinical use.</p>","PeriodicalId":6959,"journal":{"name":"Acta Cytologica","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6000,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Acta Cytologica","FirstCategoryId":"3","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1159/000542504","RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q3","JCRName":"PATHOLOGY","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Background: Cervical cancer is still a significant global health issue, espacially in low- and middle-income countries. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is known to be the primary etiological factor in the development of cervical cancer. The identification of high-risk HPV infections in cervical screening is becoming crucial for early detection and management of cervical pre-neoplasia. However, HPV testing requires triage markers since HR HPV infections are widespread in the target population, of which only a small fraction requires detailed clinical work-up by colposcopy.
Summary: p16INK4a is a tumor suppressor protein that has emerged as a promising surrogate marker for HPV infection. In combination with a proliferation marker Ki67 in one diagnostic test kit referred to as CINtecPlus®- or dual stain (DS) it revealed excellent sensitivity and specificity profiles to detect clinically relevant CIN2+ lesions among HPV-infected women in large screening cohorts.
Key message: This review examines the role of the cytology CINtecPlus®-test (Dual Stain (DS)-test) as a triage marker to identify patients with CIN2+ lesions among HPV + tested women and summarizes the most recent recommendations for its clinical use.
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With articles offering an excellent balance between clinical cytology and cytopathology, ''Acta Cytologica'' fosters the understanding of the pathogenetic mechanisms behind cytomorphology and thus facilitates the translation of frontline research into clinical practice. As the official journal of the International Academy of Cytology and affiliated to over 50 national cytology societies around the world, ''Acta Cytologica'' evaluates new and existing diagnostic applications of scientific advances as well as their clinical correlations. Original papers, review articles, meta-analyses, novel insights from clinical practice, and letters to the editor cover topics from diagnostic cytopathology, gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytopathology to fine needle aspiration, molecular techniques and their diagnostic applications. As the perfect reference for practical use, ''Acta Cytologica'' addresses a multidisciplinary audience practicing clinical cytopathology, cell biology, oncology, interventional radiology, otorhinolaryngology, gastroenterology, urology, pulmonology and preventive medicine.