These findings show that LSIL is usually benign in younger women—reflecting the high rate of resolution of HPV infections—and support the strategy of delaying referral for colposcopy until ...

As a result, these patients should be referred for colposcopy (Figure 3). Repeat cytology and HPV testing are indicated for risk assessment only if colposcopic findings are negative for CIN.

In the setting of a forensic examination following rape, colposcopy allows practitioners to identify and photograph genital injury not readily visible to the unaided eye, thereby clarifying the ...