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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Mohamad Alkateb, MBBCh [2]

## Overview[edit | edit source]

Screening for anal cancer by pap smear is suggested among HIV-positive patients and homosexual men.

## Screening[edit | edit source]

Anal pap smears similar to those used in cervical cancer screening have been studied experimentally for early detection of anal cancer in high-risk individuals.[1][2]

## References[edit | edit source]

1. ↑ Cichoki, Mark. "Anal Papilloma Screening" on About.com
2. ↑ Chiao EY, Giordano TP, Palefsky JM, Tyring S, El Serag H (2006). "Screening HIV-infected individuals for anal cancer precursor lesions: a systematic review". Clin. Infect. Dis. 43 (2): 223–33. doi:10.1086/505219. PMID 16779751.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)

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