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Vaginal cancer after hysterectomy is very rare, less likely than breast cancer for men, for which screening is not recommended. Screening these women is more likely to discover benign changes that prompt invasive testing than to prevent cancer. Continued vaginal cytology (Pap test) is recommended for women who had a hysterectomy for the indication of high-grade cervical dysplasia or cancer, as their risk of vaginal cancer remains elevated. Vaginal assessment may also be indicated in the presence of HPV-associated vulvar cancer.
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J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2012 Jul;16(3):175-204.