How can I interpret the results of colposcopy?
During a medical test known as colposcopy, liquid is applied to the uterine cervix or neck of the womb to help see any abnormal cells looking through the colposcope and a small tissue or biopsy sample is taken. The doctor may immediately inform the patient of any abnormal cells found, but if not, the results of colposcopy that are admitted later should always be discussed with a doctor. The results usually describe abnormal changes in cells, which may vary from mild to severe dyscaryosis and how much thickening of the cervical skin is affected by these cell changes. Cin 1 refers to a third affected by thickness, while Cin 3 means that the full thickness of the cervical skin contains abnormal cells, but it is not the same as having a cervical cancer. While CIN 1 can be monitored, CIN 2 and 3 will require treatment to remove abnormal cells.
Most often, the results of colposcopy show mild dyskaryosis and cin 1. Cin or cervical intraepithelial neoplasia isThe diagnostic term used to describe abnormal cells in uterine uterine cells that are not cancer, but that have the potential to develop on cancer in the future. Treatment is not always necessary for CIN 1, because it is possible that the cells will return to the normal itself, and in most cases this happens. After the diagnosis of Cin 1, the patient is still monitored by regular appointment of colposcopy because the condition may sometimes proceed to CIN 2 or 3.
When the results of colposcopy show mild or severe dyskaryosis and Cin 2 or Cin 3, the cells are unlikely to return to normal and treatment is required. This is to prevent the possibility of developing cervical cancer, which could occur if abnormal cells were left for several years. The results do not mean that cervical cancer is already present and the doctor should be happy to explain it and outline possible treatment for the patient.
After the results of colposcopy there are several treatment options that show CIN 2 or CIN 3. Preferred treatment withIt may vary according to a physician or clinic and the extent in which the cervix is involved by abnormal cell changes. Laser treatment can be used to destroy areas containing abnormal cells, or cells can be frozen by cryotherapy or burned by so -called cold coagulation techniques. The large loop excision of the transformation zone, or Lletz, includes the use of a wire loop through which the electric current passes. This can be used under a local anesthetic to cut out parts of the cervix where there are abnormal cells.