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What is Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia?
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)-- Abnormal cell growth on the surface of the cervix.
What is the purpose of cervical cryotherapy?
Cervical cryotherapy is a standard method used to treat cervical dysplasia, meaning the removal of abnormal cell tissue on the cervix.
What does it mean if you have HPV and Cervical Dysplasia?
Cervical dysplasia means that there are abnormal cell in the cervix. They are not cancer but show signs of becoming cancerous.
What is the medical term for bad or abnormal formation?
Cervical dysgenesis is abnormal formation of the cervix.
Been called back after treatment for abnormal cell results on a cervical smear Doctor says he is unsure of where cells have come from patient has had breast cancer treatment what does this mean?
Abnormal cells from other organs don't usually present themselves in a PAP test. But they can. If patient has abnormal cells on PAP test and has history of breast cancer, a pathologist can determine if cells are cervical cells or breast cells. If breast cancer has migrated to cervix, this means the staging of breast cancer would increase. Most likely this isn't the case, and the abnormal cells are cervical related.
How many cervical cryotherapies are needed for treatment?
One cervical cryotherapy is usually sufficient to destroy the abnormal tissue.
What is the medical term meaning abnormal growth of tissue in the neck of the uterus?
The medical term for abnormal growth of tissue in the neck of the uterus is "cervical dysplasia." It is often detected through Pap smears and can be a precursor to cervical cancer. Treatment may involve monitoring, removal of abnormal cells, or other interventions depending on the severity.
What is the purpose of colposcopy?
Colposcopy is used to identify or rule out the existence of any precancerous conditions in the cervical tissue. If a Pap test shows abnormal cell growth, colposcopy is usually the first follow-up test performed.
What does it mean for pap to be normal?
A normal pap is a good thing! It means there are no abnormal cervical cells, which is what they look for when screening for Cervical cancer.
What disease does cervical cryotherapy treat?
Cervical cryotherapy is a treatment used for precancerous changes in the cervix caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). It is commonly used to treat cervical dysplasia (abnormal cells on the cervix) to prevent progression to cervical cancer.
What is cervical cryotherapy?
Cervical cryotherapy is a procedure which involves freezing an area of abnormal tissue on the cervix. This tissue gradually disappears and the cervix heals.
What other names is cervical cancer known by?
Cervical cancer is sometimes known by other names or terms, and these may include: Cervix Cancer: This is a straightforward term referring to cancer that originates in the cervix. Uterine Cervix Cancer: Specifies that the cancer occurs in the cervix of the uterus. Invasive Cervical Cancer: Refers to cancer that has invaded beyond the surface layer of the cervix. Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Cervix: Describes the specific type of cervical cancer that originates in the squamous epithelial cells lining the cervix. Adenocarcinoma of the Cervix: Refers to cervical cancer that originates in the glandular cells of the cervix. Cervical Carcinoma: A more formal term for cancer of the cervix. Malignant Neoplasm of the Cervix: A medical term indicating a cancerous growth in the cervix. Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN): Refers to precancerous changes in the cervix that may progress to cervical cancer if left untreated.
