Improving Human Papillomavirus-Related Cervical Cancer Screening in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.

Goulenok, Tiphaine; Mendes, Céline; Dayan, Léa; Ferre, Valentine Marie; Bucau, Margot; Farhi, Fatima; Papo, Thomas; Sacré, Karim · J Rheumatol · 2023

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Abstract

Women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), especially when exposed to immunosuppressive drugs, are at higher risk of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cervical cancer.<sup>1</sup> A recent study has shown that cervical cancer screening (CCS) coverage is worryingly low in this population.<sup>2</sup>.