Atypical Squamous Cells of the Cervix

Overview

Morphological abnormalities of the cervical EPITHELIUM, usually revealed in PAP SMEAR, which do not meet the criteria for squamous CERVICAL INTRAEPITHELIAL NEOPLASIA or SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMAS of the CERVIX . It may be a sign of infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV).or sign of a benign (not cancer) growth, such as a cyst or polyp or, in menopausal women, of low hormone levels. More testing, such as HPV test, may be needed.

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Quick facts about Atypical Squamous Cells of the Cervix

Topic type

Condition

Category

Urology / Fertility

MeSH classification

A11.436.123|C04.834.818.249|C12.050.351.500.852.593.074.249|C12.100.250.852.593.074.249|C23.149.500

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