Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN); Precancerous changes of the cervix

There are usually no symptoms.

A pelvic examination is usually normal.

A Pap smear that shows abnormal cells or cervical dysplasia needs further testing.

• Colposcopy-directed biopsy is done to confirm the condition and determine its severity
• Cone biopsy
• Follow-up Pap smears may be done for mild abnormalities

An HPV DNA test can identify the high-risk types of HPV that are known to cause cervical cancer. This may be done:

• As a screening test for women over age 30
• For women of any age who have a slightly abnormal Pap test result

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Review Date: 02/21/2010
Reviewed By: Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond, WA; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)