Pathology of the Cervix, Vulva and Vagina Flashcards
Which strains of HPV are responsible for the majority of cervical cancers in Scotland?
HPV 16 and 18
12-13 year old girls in Scotland are vaccinated against which strains of HPV?
6, 11, 16 and 18
The HPV vaccination programme in Scotland is now also going to be offered to boys. T/F?
True
As well as cervical cancer, which cancer can be caused by HPV infection?
Oropharyngeal cancer
Most HPV infection will progress to CIN or cancer. T/F?
False
What factors other than HPV infection can influence the progression from CIN to cervical cancer?
Smoking
What is meant by the term ‘dyskaryosis’?
Nuclear abnormality
If CIN grade 2 or 3 is found on cervical screening, what is the next step?
Colposcopy
CIN in the cervix will result in symptoms. T/F?
False - it is assymptomatic
Women of what age are invited for cervical screening in Scotland?
25-65
How often are women in Scotland invited for cervical screening?
Every three years between the ages of 25-50 and every five years for ages 50-65
If there are borderline nuclear abnormalities on cervical screening then what is the next step?
Screening repeated after 6 months
What grade of dyskaryosis is CIN 1 most likely to correspond to?
Low grade dyskaryosis
What grade of dyskaryosis is CIN 2 most likely to correspond to?
Medium grade dyskaryosis
What grade of dyskaryosis is CIN 3 most likely to correspond to?
High grade dyskaryosis