The lancet oncology
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The lancet oncology · May 2012
Review Meta AnalysisAnal human papillomavirus infection and associated neoplastic lesions in men who have sex with men: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at greatly increased risk of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated anal cancer. Screening for the presumed cancer precursor, high-grade anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN), followed by treatment in a manner analogous to cervical screening, has been proposed. We aimed to assess available data for anal HPV disease that can inform pre-cancer screening programmes. ⋯ Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.