Is Higher Prevalence of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia in Women With Lupus Due to Immunosuppression?

Abstract

This study provides evidence that even though not presenting the classic risk factors for CC, SLE patients, especially those exposed to long-term immunosuppression, have increased chances of presenting more premalignant lesions than the general population and they probably need to follow a more stringent CC prevention program.