Expression of the MN Protein in Atypical Glandular Cells of Undetermined Significance (AGUS or AGCUS) as a Potential Diagnostic Biomarker of Cervical Dysplasia/Neoplasia
GOG Study # 171, Activated 3/9/99
Eligibility Requirements:
Disease Characteristics
Cytologic diagnosis of AGUS and complete histological exam of cervix (cone or LEEP biopsy) is planned
Prior/Concurrent Therapy
Cytologic diagnosis within 6 months of planned conization/LEEP biopsy
No previous or concurrent treatment with radiation to the vagina or cervix
No previous cytotoxic chemotherapy for vaginal and/or cervical cancer
Patient Characteristics
No history of hysterectomy
No history of endometrial, vaginal or cervical cancer or hyperplasia
Not HIV positive
Not pregnant or at risk for excessive bleeding or preterm labor if cone biopsy if performed
Julia Chapman, M.D., is the Principal Investigator for this study. Please
contact Ruth Oben, R.N., (913) 588-4721, for more information or for patient registration.