How serious is ASC H?

How serious is ASC H?

It means there are abnormal squamous cells in the tissue that lines the outer part of the cervix. ASC-H may be a sign of a high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL), which may become cervical cancer if untreated. More testing may be needed.

How often does ASC-US turn into cancer?

Without prompt treatment or close monitoring, about 0.25 percent of women with atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS) develop cervical cancer within two years.

Can atypical glandular cells mean nothing?

Not necessarily. There are many reasons why glandular cells can become atypical including cancer, infection, inflammation, pregnancy, or previous radiation to the cervix or endometrium.

Why do I need a colposcopy if my Pap is normal?

Your doctor may recommend colposcopy if: You have had two abnormal Pap tests in a row that show atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASC-US) cell changes. You have ASC-US cell changes and certain risk factors, such as a high-risk type of HPV infection or a weakened immune system.

Is ASC-H common?

ASC-H is rare in our laboratory (0.2\%). ASC-H cells are depicted in Illustration 2. For a diagnosis of ASC-H, the cytopathologist must first exclude moderate/severe cervical intraepithelial neoplasia or carcinoma in-situ (CIN3/HSIL).

Can ASC-H false positive?

A false positive screening result was defined as an index test classified as high-grade cytological abnormalities (ASC-H, AGC, HSIL+) with a subsequent ≤ CIN1 cervical biopsy result within the next 6 months.

What does ASC H stand for?

ASC-H stands for atypical squamous cells, cannot rule out high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL). This result means that your pathologist saw abnormal-looking squamous cells in your Pap test.

Should I worry about ASC-US?

Since the progression from severe deterioration of cervical cells to cancer generally takes about 5 to 10 years, the condition does not pose any immediate threat, please do not worry excessively.

Are atypical glandular cells precancerous?

Unlike some other forms of possible precancerous conditions in the cervix, atypical glandular cells are not graded for the presence of cancer, but they are considered cancer markers for women. Further tests that may follow the discovery of atypical glandular cells include ultrasounds and/or CT scans.

Can abnormal cells go back to normal?

Abnormal cervical cells may also return to normal even without treatment, especially in younger women. LSIL and HSIL are two types of abnormal changes to cervical squamous cells.

What happens if colposcopy is positive?

You may need treatment if the results of your colposcopy show that there are abnormal cells in your cervix. The abnormal cells will be removed, which usually involves removing an area of the cervix about the size of a finger tip.

What happens if colposcopy is abnormal?

Abnormal result This is not cancer, but there’s a risk it could turn into cancer if untreated. Abnormal cells may be detected while a colposcopy is carried out, but a biopsy will be needed to determine what the risk of these becoming cancerous is and whether treatment is needed.

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