Atypical Squamous Cells of the Cervix

**Definition:** Morphological abnormalities of the cervical EPITHELIUM, usually revealed in PAP SMEAR, which do not meet the criteria for squamous CERVICAL INTRAEPITHELIAL NEOPLASIA or SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMAS of the CERVIX . It may be a sign of infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV).or sign of a benign (not cancer) growth, such as a cyst or polyp or, in menopausal women, of low hormone levels. More testing, such as HPV test, may be needed.

**Tree numbers:** - A11.436.123 - C04.834.818.249 - C12.050.351.500.852.593.074.249 - C12.100.250.852.593.074.249 - C23.149.500

**Synonyms:** - Atypical Cervical Squamous Cells