ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of the photodynamic diagnosis (PDD) method in the diagnosis of lesions of the uterine cervix, as well as to establish its place and efficacy among currently available diagnostic techniques. In the case of lesions located on the cervix, the projected aim of the study was intended to be realised by performing a detailed comparative analysis of the examination results of the following: PDD, cytology, colposcopy and testing for the presence of viruses, as compared with histological evaluation of performed biopsies.
Subject(s)
Photochemotherapy/methods , Uterine Cervical Dysplasia/diagnosis , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/diagnosis , Adult , Aged , Biopsy , Cervix Uteri/pathology , Colposcopy , Cytological Techniques , DNA Probes , DNA, Viral , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Treatment Outcome , Uterine Cervical Diseases/diagnosisABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of photodynamic diagnostics (PDD), a method used in the diagnosis of vulvar lesions, and to determine its position and efficacy among diagnostic techniques generally used up to now. The projected purpose of the study in cases of vulvar lesions was realised by performing a detailed comparative analysis of sensitivity, specificity and diagnostic efficacy of PDD and vulvoscopy, as compared with histological evaluation of excised lesions.
