Does evaluation of cervical screening result in a population at normal risk?
Cytologic abnormalities in a cervical smear can point to precancerous or cancerous processes or to other conditions. The prevalence of dysplasia was lower for our participants than in Western populations, which could be explained by a conservative lifestyle and a lower prevalence of HPV in Turkey.
Aggressive impulse dysregulation is highly prevalent in patients receiving interferon treatment. This is associated with decreased plasma tryptophan levels which may lead to attenuated peripheral and central serotonergic neurotransmission.