Cervical Dysplasia (cont.)

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Cervical Dysplasia At A Glance

  • 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

Last Editorial Review: 4/16/2009


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