ArticleJournal of clinical pathology2001
The prognosis in cervical epithelial changes of uncertain significance is similar to that of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 1.
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- Subsequent risks for cervical precancer and cancer in women with low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions unconfirmed by colposcopy-directed biopsy: results from a multicenter, prospective, cohort study.International journal of clinical oncology · 2012Trial
- Cost-effectiveness of active versus conservative colposcopic management of mild dyskaryosis.International journal of clinical and experimental pathology · 2009Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
aimsThe term epithelial changes of uncertain significance (ECUS) describes a minor degree of nuclear pleomorphism limited to the basal layers of cervical epithelium in the absence of severe inflammation with associated normal mitoses, koilocytosis, or koilocytosis associated features. This study aimed to investigate the long term prognosis of this lesion.
methodsSlides from 128 women with low grade cervical abnormalities, accessioned consecutively, were reviewed.
resultsIn 43 women the initial diagnosis of ECUS was confirmed and in 30 women the initial diagnosis of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 1 (CIN1) was confirmed. Comparison of follow up data from these 73 women revealed a similar prognosis in the two groups in terms of regression to normal, persistence of low grade disease, or progression to high grade CIN.
conclusionsLow grade cervical disease (ECUS and CIN1) should be managed according to similar treatment protocols.
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