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Cervical dysplasia    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN); Precancerous changes of the cervix

Symptoms

There are usually no symptoms.

Signs and Tests

A pelvic examination is usually normal.

  • A Pap smear shows mild, moderate, marked, or severe dysplasia.
  • A colposcopy reveals "white epithelium" or mosaic-like patterns on the cervical surface, which are caused by changes in the surface capillaries.
  • A colposcopy-directed biopsy confirms dysplasia and the extent of cervical involvement.
  • An endocervical curettage should be done to rule out involvement of the cervical canal.
  • A cone biopsy may be necessary to rule out invasive cancer.

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