Cervical dysplasia

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Cervical dysplasia

Cervical dysplasia is the abnormal growth ofcells on the surface of the cervix.Although this isnot cancer, this is considered a pre-cancerous condition. Depending on the extent of changes,the conditionis further categorized as:

• CIN I -- mild dysplasia (a few cells are abnormal)
• CIN II -- moderate to marked dysplasia
• CIN III -- severe dysplasia to carcinoma-in-situ (cancer confined tothe surfacelayer of the cervix)

Less than 5% of all Pap smear test resultsfind cervical dysplasia. While the cause is unknown, a number ofrisk factors have been identified. Most cases occur in women aged 25 to 35.

Other risk factors include:

• Multiple sexual partners
• Starting sexual activity before age 18
• Having children before age 16
• DES exposure
• Having had sexually transmitted diseases, especially HPV (genital warts) or HIV infection

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