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Is moderate dyskaryosis cancerous?

It is used to describe moderate dyskaryosis and again, does not mean cancer. A colposcopy should be carried out when moderate dyskaryosis is detected and following this, treatment may be required to remove the abnormal cells. CIN 3 refers to severe dyskaryosis and affects the full thickness of the cervix surface.

How long does it take for high grade dyskaryosis to turn into cancer?

Medical term used for describing an abnormal smear is dyskaryosis. Even when the smear shows severe dyskaryosis, it usually occurs 5-10 years before cervical cancer.

What is moderate dyskaryosis cells?

It means that there are some changes to the cells on the cervix. These changes are not cancer. The cells often go back to normal by themselves. But in some women, if not treated, these changes could develop into cancer in the future.

Is severe dyskaryosis the same as CIN3?

CIN3 is not cancer of the cervix, but it is important to treat CIN3 as soon as possible. CIN3 may be referred to as severe dyskaryosis or severe dysplasia. Less commonly, it is called carcinoma-in-situ, though this term is rarely used these days.

Is high-grade dyskaryosis serious?

A small number of women have moderate or severe changes to the cells on their cervix. This is called high-grade dyskaryosis. These changes are also pre-cancerous in nature. The majority of cases do not lead to cancer of the cervix in the future.

What CIN is high-grade dyskaryosis?

Moderate or severe (high-grade) dyskaryosis. For some women their abnormal result will show moderate or severe (high-grade) dyskaryosis. These areas of changed cells are associated with the grades CIN 2 and CIN 3. Even with CIN 2 or CIN 3 grade changes, it is unlikely that you have cancer.

Can high-grade dyskaryosis affect fertility?

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.

What does high-grade moderate dyskaryosis mean?

A small number of women have moderate or severe changes to the cells on their cervix. This is called high-grade dyskaryosis. These changes are also pre-cancerous in nature. The majority of cases do not lead to cancer of the cervix in the future. These changes are less likely to return to normal on their own.

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