USMLE Forum Archives - USMLE Step 3 - Gynec- ASCUS
Gynec- ASCUS
harry206 - 05-14-09 10:03
A healthy 23-year-old Caucasian woman comes to the physician for a routine health maintenance examination. She has no complaints. She has no medical problems. She does not use tobacco, alcohol, or drugs. Her family history is not significant. She takes no medication. Her vital signs are within normal limits. Examination shows no abnormalities. Her Pap smear, performed three days ago, reveals "atypical squamous cells of unknown significance" (ASCUS). Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?
harry206 - 05-14-09 10:03
A healthy 23-year-old Caucasian woman comes to the physician for a routine health maintenance examination. She has no complaints. She has no medical problems. She does not use tobacco, alcohol, or drugs. Her family history is not significant. She takes no medication. Her vital signs are within normal limits. Examination shows no abnormalities. Her Pap smear, performed three days ago, reveals "atypical squamous cells of unknown significance" (ASCUS). Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?
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Re: Gynec- ASCUS conym5 - 04-12-10 08:36 HPV DNA is next in ASCUS patient. ..HPV DNA testing is the best way to evaluate atypical squamous cells of unknown significance. ..
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Re: Gynec- ASCUS zoah2005 - 04-12-10 14:26 My answer is: e.
low risk group , no risk factor , ASCUS should resolve
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Re: Gynec- ASCUS babbu5508 - 08-31-10 05:21 My answer is: c.
Treat with doxycycline and repeat Pap smear in 6 weeks .. ASCUS indicates an inflammatory smear....treat by antibiotics
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Re: Gynec- ASCUS babbu5508 - 09-24-10 06:24 ASCUS stands for Atypical Cells of Undetermined Significance,and basically means there were mild cellular changes and the the cause in unknown.
The first step in managing an ASCUS Pap smear is to repeat the Pap test.
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