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Cervical Dysplasia (cont.)

Cervical dysplasia refers to the presence of precancerous changes in the lining cells of the cervix of the uterus.
Cervical dysplasia is caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV), but other factors also play a role.
HPV infection is common in the general population. It is unclear why some women develop dysplasia and cervical cancer related to HPV infection while most do not.
Cervical dysplasia is diagnosed by sampling cells or tissue from the cervix.
Treatment, when necessary, involves ablation (destruction) or resection (removal) of the abnormal area.
A vaccine is available against four common HPV types associated with the development of dysplasia and cervical cancer

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