What does ASC-H mean? ASC-H stands for atypical squamous cells, cannot rule out HSIL. It means that abnormal squamous cells were seen in your Pap smear. These abnormal cells raise the possibility that a more serious pre-cancerous disease called high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) may be present in your cervix. What causes ASC-H? Causes of …
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In pathology, the term atypical describes cells that look unusual or abnormal under the microscope. This term refers to changes observed in the shape, size, or structure of cells, particularly affecting the cell’s cytoplasm (the body of the cell) or the nucleus (the part that holds the genetic material). Does atypical mean malignant? No, atypical …
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In pathology, the term atypia describes cells that look abnormal when examined under the microscope. These changes can affect the cytoplasm (body) of the cell or the nucleus (the part of the cell that holds the genetic material). Does atypia mean malignant? Atypia does not necessarily mean malignant (cancerous). While malignant tumors commonly contain cells …
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