Association between systemic lupus erythematosus and risk of cervical atypia: A meta-analysis

CONCLUSION: In summary, findings of this meta-analysis demonstrated that SLE was associated with a higher risk of cervical pre-malignant lesions and carcinoma. It may be necessary for clinicians to remind women with SLE to screen human papillomavirus infection and be vaccinated as soon as possible. However, caution is required when interpreting our findings. Further studies, especially well-designed randomized controlled clinical trials are awaited to confirm the association between SLE and cervical atypia-associated diseases.PMID:34715754 | DOI:10.1177/09612033211048129

Source: Lupus - October 30, 2021 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Yanya Chen Xuewei Wu Lu Liu Source Type: research