What does ASC-US mean on a Pap smear of the cervix? ASC-US stands for atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance. It means that abnormal cells were found on the surface of your cervix when the Pap smear was performed. Does ASC-US on a Pap smear mean cancer? No. ASC-US does not mean cancer. However, it …
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What is squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix? Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a type of cervical cancer made up of squamous cells that are normally found on the surface of the cervix. What causes squamous cell carcinoma in the cervix? The most common cause of squamous cell carcinoma in the cervix is infection with …
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What is low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion of the cervix? Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) is a non-cancerous, sexually transmitted disease caused by infection with a virus called the human papillomavirus (HPV). This condition may affect both women and men. In addition to the cervix, LSIL can also affect the vagina and vulva. In …
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What is high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion of the cervix? High grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) is a precancerous condition that starts from cells on the outside surface of the cervix. If not treated it can lead to a type of cervical cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. What causes high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion of …
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What is endocervical adenocarcinoma? Endocervical adenocarcinoma is a type of cervical cancer. It develops from glandular cells normally found in a part of the cervix called the endocervical canal. Most tumours develop from a non-invasive type of cancer called endocervical adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS). What are the symptoms of endocervical adenocarcinoma? The most common symptom …
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What is an endocervical polyp? An endocervical polyp is a non-cancerous growth in the cervix. It is made up of endocervical glands and stroma. This type of growth is called a polyp because it sticks out from the inner surface of the endocervical canal. What are common symptoms of an endocervical polyp? Symptoms of an …
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What is a Pap test? The Pap test is a screening test that looks for abnormal cells in the vaginal portion of the uterine cervix. It is called a screening test because it is designed to detect disease before a person experiences any symptoms. The test was named after Dr. Georgios Papanicolaou who invented the …
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