Anal Pap smear | |
---|---|
ICD-9 | 90.96 |
An anal Pap smear is the anal counterpart of the cervical Pap smear.[1] It is used for the early detection of anal cancer. Some types of human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause anal cancer.[2] Other HPV types cause anogenital warts. Cigarette smokers, men who have sex with men, individuals with a history of immunosuppression (such as in HIV infection) and women with a history of cervical, vaginal and vulval cancer are at increased risk of getting anal cancer.[3] Vaccination against HPV before initial sexual exposure can reduce the risk of anal cancer.