A pap smear that has atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS) and human papillovirus (HPV) listed on it generally means that the patient has ASCUS on her cervix; however, HPV is suspected as the cause for the atypical cell appearance. Whenever HPV is present, ASCUS is a...
Those who test positive for high-risk types of HPV should be referred for colposcopy, and those with a negative test result may resume regular Pap testing in 12 months. If HPV testing is unavailable, an alternative strategy is to repeat the Pap smear at four- to six-month intervals....
First things first: Abnormal does not necessarily mean cancerous. It can be hard to concentrate on this fact when you’re scared, but try to remember that if you’re really freaked out. "It generates a lot of anxiety and concern, but the reality is there are a lot of abnormal Pap ...
This article discusses squamous epithelial cells and conditions that may affect them. It also explains what it means to have abnormal or atypical squamous cells found on a Pap smear or other tests. VOISIN / PHANIE / Getty Images What Does It Mean if You Have Abnormal Squamous Epithelial Cells?
METHODS: Women with a recent Pap smear report of ASCUS or LSIL had a sampling of the cervix using either an Ayre's spatula and cytobrush or an Accellon device sampling for liquid-based cytologic system HC II HPV testing, followed... DG Ferris,TC Wright,MS Litaker,... - 《J Fam Prac...
What is ASCUS? What Should I Know About Pregnancy After a LEEP Procedure? Discussion Comments Byanon85112— On May 18, 2010 I have just got home from seeing my doctor after having my regular pap smear.The doctor noted after she took a sample that it was brown colored, and she said that...
What is ASCUS? What Should I Know About Pregnancy After a LEEP Procedure? Discussion Comments Byanon85112— On May 18, 2010 I have just got home from seeing my doctor after having my regular pap smear.The doctor noted after she took a sample that it was brown colored, and she said that...
Comments on issues discussed in several articles featured in the October 2003 issue of "Cytopathology". Predictive value for high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia of persistent subcategories of borderline nuclear change; Lack of inter-laboratory reproducibility of the old Bethesda System atypical ...