Does ASCUS Pap mean cancer?

Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance (ASCUS). This diagnosis does not mean that you have cervical cancer, but you have some mildly abnormal cellular changes. To determine if these results are benign reactive changes or early precancerous changes may require additional testing.

Is ASCUS a normal Pap?

A finding of abnormal cells in the tissue that lines the outer part of the cervix. ASCUS is the most common abnormal finding in a Pap test. It may be a sign of infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) or other types of infection, such as a yeast infection.

Is ASCUS cancerous?

ASCUS is a very common Pap test abnormality and often means that there is no actual disease. However, ASCUS Pap results could be an early warning of a pre-cancer change (dysplasia) or cervical cancer, and should always be followed up.

How long does it take for ASCUS to 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.

What can cause ASCUS?

ASCUS may be caused by a vaginal infection or an infection with a virus called HPV (human papillomavirus, or wart virus). Your doctor will talk with you about the options of looking at your cervix with a microscope (colposcopy) or repeating your Pap smear every six months for two years.

What percentage of ASCUS is cancer?

Does ASCUS affect pregnancy?

Treatment does not affect your fertility. If possible, check with your doctor or specialist before becoming pregnant to make sure you are up to date with your screenings. This way, you can have any necessary treatment beforehand.

Quelle est la signification de ASC-US?

ASC-US est un acronyme anglais signifiant Atypical squamous cells of Undetermined Significance, soit en français, Atypies cytologiques des cellules malpighiennes de signification indéterminée.

Comment savoir si on a un cancer du col de l’utérus?

Les cellules malpighiennes ou cellules squameuses recouvrent le col de l’utérus. Lorsque ces cellules ne sont pas normales, on parle d’atypie (ACS-US, ASC-H, ASC-LSIL, AGC). Leurs anomalies sont visibles sur le frottis cervico-vaginal et peuvent évoquer un cancer du col de l’utérus.

Est-ce que le cancer de l’utérus est asymptomatique?

Un cancer de l’utérus est majoritairement asymptomatique, c’est-à-dire sans signe évocateur. C’est la raison pour laquelle la surveillance par frottis est fondamentale.

Que faire en cas de cytologie?

En cas de cytologie LSIL, le test HPV n’est pas recommandé en première intention (car la prévalence des HPVhr dans cette situation est très élevée et donc l’effet de triage inefficient). Il est recommandé de réaliser une colposcopie en première intention. CAT devant un FCU de dépistage de type lésion intra épithéliale de bas grade