Multimodality Treatments of HPV-related Lesions of the Female Genital Tract

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer, as it develops over an extended period, and its causative agent is well-known. Persistent infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) is the primary factor causing cervical cancer. Generally, persistent HPV infection leads to cervical dysplasia (also known as cervical intraepithelial neoplasia), which can potentially progress to cancer. Although the majority of women with HPV infection will never develop lesions, a relatively high number of women remain at risk of developing cervical dysplasia. Women with cervical dysplasia who receive appropriate follow-up and treatment are at low risk of developing cervical cancer. However, recurrent cervical dysplasia is a well-known risk factor for cervical cancer. Furthermore, recurrent cervical dysplasia can contribute to morbidity, as additional surgical treatments are associated with f