Dysplasia (cervix) 1B Flashcards
1
Q
what is cervical dysplasia
A
• It is a precursor to cervical cancer
2
Q
what is CIN 1 what happens
A
cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) 1- it takes 7 years to become cervical cancer
3
Q
what is CIN II what happens
A
cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) II- it take 4 years to become cervical cancer
4
Q
what are the signs and symptoms
A
• There is no clinical sign or symptom
5
Q
how is diagnosis made
A
Pap smear o and confirmed with biopsy
6
Q
treatment
A
In CIN I = 3 year colposcopy and treatment with loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) if persistent
In CIN II= destruction or excision of lesion via cryotherapy or laser therapy. LEEP is used to remove endocervical lesions
