cervical screening and management Flashcards
1
Q
how often is routine cervical smears
A
every 3 years
2
Q
age boundaries for cervical smears
A
25-49 - every 3 years
50-64 - every 5 years
65-70 - non routine
3
Q
what happens in test for cure test
A
HPV test
cytology
4
Q
if HPV positive in test for cure
A
colposcopy
5
Q
if low grade dyskaryosis
A
colposcopy irrespective of HPV status
6
Q
if getting sent for routine colposcopy, how long will you wait approximately
A
no more than 8 weeks
7
Q
how soon should high grade dyskaryosis get a colposcopy (with possibly invasion or glangular abnormality)
A
urgent suspicion of cancer - <2 weeks
8
Q
how soon should moderate and severe dyskaryosis get a colposcopy
A
<4 weeks
9
Q
how soon should low grade dyskaryosis get a colposcopy
A
<8 weeks
