Cervical dysplasia is the presence of abnormal cells in the cervix. Cases are classified as mild, moderate or severe depending on the extent of abnormal cell growth. Although the precise cause of ...

A retrospective review of comprehensive quality assurance databases of screening tests and cervical biopsy results from the Regional Laboratory of the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC) ...

Women who have had pre-cancerous cells removed remain at higher than average risk of developing cervical cancer in the 20 years following treatment, says research in this week's BMJ. Women who have ...

Cancer is a dreaded word and more so when its risk looms large. Women who have had pre-cancerous cells removed remain at higher than average risk of developing cervical cancer in the 20 years ...

An understanding of the natural history of cervical cancer is helpful in planning, implementing, and evaluating a cervical cancer prevention program in low resource settings. A primary prevention ...

Several studies have shown that testing for high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) types results in an improved sensitivity for CIN2+, compared with cytology, although with a somewhat lower specificity.

Cervical dysplasia is the presence of abnormal cells in the cervix. Cases are classified as mild, moderate or severe depending on the extent of abnormal cell growth. Although the precise cause of ...

I had a Pap test recently, and my doctor said the results showed cervical dysplasia. What does that mean? Is it cancer? No. Cervical dysplasia isn't cancer. The term indicates that abnormal cells were ...