An overview of anal intraepithelial neoplasia

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-1-2018

Abstract

Anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN) and anal squamous cell carcinoma (ASCC) are on the rise in the United States, especially among men who have sex with men, HIV-positive or other immunocompromised patients, and women with a history of cervical, vaginal, or vulvar cancer. Strong evidence supports the human papillomavirus as the causative factor in anal dysplasia; reducing the risk of HPV infection can reduce rates of ASCC. High-risk patients should be screened for AIN, but no universal screening guidelines exist, and more studies are needed to develop a national protocol for screening and management of patients with AIN.

Publication Title

Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants

First Page Number

1

Last Page Number

5

DOI

10.1097/01.JAA.0000534979.69236.e7

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