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In cervical dysplasia, cells on the cervix the lower portion of the uterus are showing changes that are mildly abnormal, meaning the cells could turn into cervical cancer years down the line. The fact that they are considered "low-grade" means that the process is likely to be gradual if it happens at all. Cervical dysplasia is not cancer or even pre-cancer.
The term is simply used to describe abnormalities in cervical cells that suggest an increased risk of cancer. The good news is that the majority of people infected with HPV clear the virus spontaneously. For women whose immune systems are unable to clear the virus, cervical cancer may occur. LSIL is only one of the possible interpretations of a Pap smear. If the cells are diagnosed as HGSIL high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion , it means that they have a greater likelihood of turning into cancer faster.
Guidelines for cervical cancer screening are changing, and when you visit your healthcare provider for a checkup, you may receive a Pap smear cytology , a primary HPV test alone, or both a Pap smear and an HPV test cotesting. According to American Cancer Society guidelines, the method of choice is primary HPV testing, yet this is not yet available everywhere.
A Pap smear is a procedure that tests for cervical cancer and takes just a few minutes. This procedure involves collecting cells from the cervix, which is the lower, narrow end of the uterus that's at the top of the vagina. During a Pap smear, the person lies on an exam table and places their feet in stirrups.
The healthcare provider then inserts a medical instrument called a speculum which is lubricated into the vagina and uses a brush or swab to gently swipe the surface of the cervix to obtain a collection of cells. These cells are then sent to a lab to be analyzed. HPV testing is performed in a similar manner and may be done at the same time as the Pap smear.
While a number of HPV tests are available, only two are approved as a primary screening tool for cervical cancer. These tests screen for the strains of HPV that can lead to cervical cancer high-risk strains including HPV 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, and It is hoped that when HPV tests approved ones become widely available without barriers, these will replace cytology as a screening tool. In , the American Cancer Society updated screening guidelines for cervical cancer in people at average risk for the disease.
If you receive a diagnosis of LSIL, it's important to follow up with your healthcare provider, as their recommendations on how to manage the results will differ among women depending on their age, history of prior Pap smears, results of an HPV test, and the presence of risk factors such as HIV or the use of immunosuppressant medications.
These risk factors are all considered as a healthcare provider estimates the risk that precancerous or cancerous changes could be present.
If only a Pap smear was done, the first step may be performing an HPV test. Your healthcare provider can usually obtain an HPV test on the same cells that were used on your initial Pap smear the Pap smear that came back as "abnormal" because of LSIL.
If an HPV test is negative, and other risk factors are low, a healthcare provider may recommend repeating an HPV test or cotesting in one year.
This is particularly true for people who are under the age of For people who are pregnant, colposcopy may be recommended, but can often be delayed until six weeks postpartum. If an area of abnormal cells is seen, you may need a cervical biopsy. For a biopsy, a small sample of tissue is removed and sent to a lab for testing. The lab testing can determine how severe the cell changes are.
Endocervical sampling also may be done. This sampling uses a small brush or other instrument to take a tissue sample from the cervical canal. Endometrial sampling —A sample of the endometrium the lining of the uterus is collected for study. Some women with an AGC result need to have this follow-up test. If your initial test results show you have a very high risk of developing cervical cancer, you may consider treatment without additional testing.
If your obstetrician—gynecologist ob-gyn recommends this option, you should talk together about the risks and benefits. Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia CIN is used to report cervical biopsy results. CIN describes the actual changes in cervical cells. CIN is graded as 1, 2, or CIN 1 is used for mild low-grade changes in the cells that usually go away on their own without treatment. Excisional treatment —Tissue is removed from the cervix and sent to a laboratory to be studied.
Results can tell whether CIN actually is present and, if so, how severe it is. Ablative treatment —Abnormal cervical tissue is destroyed, and there is no tissue to send to a laboratory for study. Loop electrosurgical excision procedure LEEP —A thin wire loop that carries an electric current is used to remove abnormal areas of the cervix.
Conization —A cone-shaped piece of the cervix that contains the abnormal cells is removed. Cryotherapy —An instrument is used to freeze abnormal cervical tissue, which then sloughs off.
Yes, you should continue with routine cervical cancer screening. More frequent screening may be needed, depending on what type of abnormal cell changes you had. Talk with your ob-gyn about the screening you need. Anus: The opening of the digestive tract through which bowel movements leave the body. Biopsy: A minor surgical procedure to remove a small piece of tissue. This tissue is examined under a microscope in a laboratory. Cells: The smallest unit of a structure in the body.
Cells are the building blocks for all parts of the body. Cervical Biopsy: A minor surgical procedure to remove a small piece of cervical tissue. CIN is graded as 1 low grade , 2 moderate , or 3 high grade. Colposcopy: Viewing of the cervix, vulva, or vagina under magnification with an instrument called a colposcope.
Conization: A procedure that removes a cone-shaped wedge of tissue from the cervix. Human Papillomavirus HPV : The name for a group of related viruses, some of which cause genital warts and some of which are linked to cancer of the cervix, vulva, vagina, penis, anus, mouth, and throat.
Pap Test: A test in which cells are taken from the cervix or vagina to look for signs of cancer. Current guidelines recommend women start Pap tests at age 21, even though women younger than age 25 have a low risk of having precancerous cells.
Screening young women is important since they tend to be more sexually active, which exposes them to HPV. All cervical cell abnormalities are caused by HPV, which is common in young women because HPV is sexually transmitted. The good news is that the body sees HPV as an intruder and tries to fight it off. Good riddance, HPV. Any abnormal Pap result requires immediate follow up with your gynecologist. These tests help your doctor see if there are any precancerous cells.
Then your doctor determines if you need additional treatments, such as a procedure to remove the abnormal tissue. All women up to age 26 should get the vaccine. And new recommendations will make it possible for women up to age 45 to be vaccinated. And remember, LSIL or not, you should schedule a pelvic exam at least every other year and a Pap smear every three to five years.
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