Cervical screening Flashcards
1
Q
1st invitation in scotland
A
age 20
2
Q
Frequency of invitation after age 20 until age 55
A
every 3 years
3
Q
Procedure carried out at screening
A
Liquid based cytology of the transformation zone
4
Q
Borderline/mild dyskaryosis- action?
A
Repeat in 6 months
5
Q
When can borderline/mild smear result patients be returrned to the national programme
A
Two separate -ve smears 6 months apart
6
Q
Moderate/severe dyskaryosis- action?
A
Refer for colposcopy
7
Q
Severe dyskaryosis equates to…
A
CIN grade III
8
Q
Stains used in colposcopy (2)
A
Acetic acid- stains abnormal areas white
Iodine
9
Q
Types of biospy (3)
A
Punch biopsy
Treatment biopsy (LLETZ)
Cone biopsy
10
Q
Management following colposcopy/treatment
A
Test of cure at 6 months- smear cytology, HPV test
If HPV+ or dyskaryosis, colposcopy and further treatment
