PAP SMEAR ABNORMALITIES REPORTED ON RISE IN TEEN-AGERSBetsy A. Lehman, Globe Staff
Once the cell sample has made its way to the laboratory, it is checked for abnormalities. Cells go through a series of changes before becoming cancerous, and these changes can occur up to 15 years before the actual cancer develops. The cells will be checked for these changes. It usually t...
Determining the interobserver reproducibility of Pap smears in the diagnosis of epithelial cell abnormalitiesAbnormalityglandularPap smearreproducibilitysquamous cellBackground: Cancer of uterine cervix is the second cause of death in women in the world and the most common cause in developing countries. ...
For women ages 30 and above, this procedure can be done in conjunction with a test on Human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted disease and primary causative agent for cervicalcancer. The AmericanCancerSociety recommends a Pap smear at least once every three years for women...
To prepare the cell sample for the pathology lab, your provider will either spread the sample onto a slide or preserve it in a liquid. With the latter, cervical cell samples can be washed of blood or other substances that might obscure abnormalities. Research suggests thatboth methods are equa...
Epithelial Cell abnormalities Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion encompassing HPV High grade squamous intraepithelial lesion encompassing moderate and severe dysplasia. Squamous cell carcinoma Glandular cells ...
Most laboratories in the United States use a standard set of terms called the Bethesda System to report, or interpret, test results. Under the Bethesda System, Pap smear samples that have no cell abnormalities are reported as "negative for intraepithelial lesionor malignancy" (meaning the woman ...
A physical exam that includes feeling your lymph nodes for any abnormalities Follow-up test called a colposcopy: This test gives your health care provider a magnified view of the surface of your cervix. As with a Pap smear, you’ll lie on your back, and your provider will insert a speculu...
In addition to detecting the presence of cell changes in squamous and glandular tissue, a Pap smear may also detect several other kinds of abnormalities: Endometrial cells:A Pap smear may detect endometrial cells, which are cells from the lining of the uterus. While these cells may be present...
• Squamous cell carcinoma • Adenocarcinoma There is controversy about what level of abnormality requires further tests or treatment, and how often women need to have a Pap smear done. PAP ABNORMALITIES - WHAT TO DO? • Conservative guidelines send women with ASC-US for a colposcopy. Liber...