Prevalence of Anal Cytologic Abnormalities in a French Referral Population: A Prospective Study with Special Emphasis on HIV, HPV, and Smoking

Abstract

This work confirms that the frequency of low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion is raised in HIV-seropositive males and also where there is a history of condyloma, which corroborates the necessity for regular monitoring and screening of these patients at risk. This study also suggests that the use of tobacco is associated with anal cytologic abnormalities.