What does ASC-H mean?

What does ASC-H mean?

A finding of abnormal cells in a Pap test. 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.

Is ASC-H bad?

Results showing ASC-H indicates your cervical cells are not typical and may be related to HPV. This result considered the cells to be 'atypical,' and 'H' means there is the possibility of 'high-grade' changes in your cervix. If you get an ASC-H result on your pap smear, the doctor will require you to have a colposcopy.

Does ASC-h mean I have HPV?

Atypical Squamous Cells (ASC-H) ASC-H does not mean that you have cervical cancer. ... Often, cell changes seen in ASC-H are caused by infection with Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Some types of HPV are called high risk because they can cause changes in cervical cells that, over time, could lead to cancer.

What causes Ascus H?

What causes ASC-H? Causes of ASC-H include human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, inflammation of the cervix, postmenopausal status, prior radiation therapy, and inadvertent sampling of endometrial cells.

What can I do after ASC-H?

What happens after an ASC-H result on a Pap test?

1. Laser ablation– A laser is used to remove the abnormal squamous cells on the surface of the cervix.
2. Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) – A special type of knife is used to remove the tissue from the surface of the cervix.

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).

Is ASC H worse than Lsil?

Women with LSIL/ASC-H had a slightly lower incidence of CIN 2 or worse (PPV = 35.6%, 95% CI: 29.8-41.4%) on follow-up cervical biopsy than the control ASC-H group (PPV = 40.2%, 95% CI: 31.9-56.3%); this difference was not statistically significant.

Should I worry about Ascus?

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.

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.

Is ASC-H worse than LSIL?

Women with LSIL/ASC-H had a slightly lower incidence of CIN 2 or worse (PPV = 35.6%, 95% CI: 29.8-41.4%) on follow-up cervical biopsy than the control ASC-H group (PPV = 40.2%, 95% CI: 31.9-56.3%); this difference was not statistically significant.

What causes atypical squamous cells?

• The most common causes of ASCUS Pap smear results are noncancerous (benign) conditions, such as infections or inflammation. These conditions can cause cervical cells to appear abnormal. Eventually, however, most cells return to a normal appearance with time.

What if my Pap smear shows ascus and HPV?

• What if my Pap Smear Shows ASCUS and HPV? A pap smear that has atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS) and human papillovirus (HPV) listed on it generally means that the patient has ASCUS on her cervix; however, HPV is suspected as the cause for the atypical cell appearance.

What does Pap smear W/ reflex HPV for ascus mean?

• A pap smear that has atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS) and human papillovirus (HPV) listed on it generally means that the patient has ASCUS on her cervix; however, HPV is suspected as the cause for the atypical cell appearance. Whenever HPV is present, ASCUS is a co-existent condition.

What are atypical glandular cells?

• "Atypical glandular cells" (AGC) is the name given to glandular cells on a Pap test that appear abnormal. Glandular cells on a Pap are usually cells from the cervical canal, but may also come from the uterus. Either HSIL or AGC on a Pap test should be followed up as soon as possible with a clinician for further testing.