Wk3 Cervical cancer screening Flashcards
1
Q
What is ASC-US?
A
atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
2
Q
Cervical cancer precursor ratings…
A
slide 13
CIN 1
CIN 2
CIN 3
CIS — carcinoma in situ
3
Q
Cervical cancer high risk factors
A
- HIV +
- immunosuppressed
- hx of abnormal test in prior 10 years
- hx of cervical cancer
- hx of CIN 2/3/CIS
- hx of in utero DES exposure (unncommon)
4
Q
If less than 21 years old?
A
DO NOT SCREEN
5
Q
When to screen 21-29 yo?
A
cervical cytology q3 years
**only do HPV to triage ASC-US result
**annually if immunosuppressed
6
Q
When to screen 30-65 yo?
A
Cytology + HPV q5 years
or
cytology alone q3 years
7
Q
Guidlines for screening over 65 yo?
A
Do not screen
**lecturer does not like this
8
Q
Screening for HIV + pts:
A
q6 months until 2 consecutive negative tests then annual
9
Q
How long to screen after successful treatment or spontaneous regression:
A
20 years
