Cervical Dysplasia
Alternate Names : Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN), Precancerous Changes of the Cervix
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Cervical Dysplasia Diagnosis & Tests
A pelvic examination is usually normal.
- A Pap smear shows mild, moderate, marked, or severe dysplasia.
- A colposcopy reveals "white epithelium" or mosaic-like patterns on the cervical surface, which are caused by changes in the surface capillaries.
- A colposcopy-directed biopsy confirms dysplasia and the extent of cervical involvement.
- An endocervical curettage should be done to rule out involvement of the cervical canal.
- A cone biopsy may be necessary to rule out invasive cancer.
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