USMLE Forum Archives - USMLE Step 3 - Gynec- LSIL
Gynec- LSIL
harry206 - 05-14-09 09:27
An asymptomatic, 21-year-old Caucasian woman comes to the physician for a routine health maintenance examination. She has no other medical problems. She does not use tobacco. She does not drink alcohol. Her family history is not significant. She has no medications. Her vital signs are within normal limits. Examination shows no abnormalities. Her annual pap smear reveals low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (LSIL). Satisfactory colposcopy examination confirms CIN 1. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?
harry206 - 05-14-09 09:27
An asymptomatic, 21-year-old Caucasian woman comes to the physician for a routine health maintenance examination. She has no other medical problems. She does not use tobacco. She does not drink alcohol. Her family history is not significant. She has no medications. Her vital signs are within normal limits. Examination shows no abnormalities. Her annual pap smear reveals low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (LSIL). Satisfactory colposcopy examination confirms CIN 1. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?
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Re: Gynec- LSIL conym5 - 12-28-09 09:18 My answer is: a.
CIN is curable, although the lifetime recurrence rate is 20%. Methods used to treat CIN require removal or destruction of the surface cells of the cervix. These methods include cryocautery, electrocautery, laser cautery, LEEP, and cervical conization
#26
Re: Gynec- LSIL conym5 - 04-14-10 13:16 A colposcopic examination is satisfactory when an entire lesion and a transformation zone are visualized. Expectant management includes repeat cytology at 6 and 12 months, or HPV DNA testing at 12 months
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Re: Gynec- LSIL babbu5508 - 08-31-10 05:02 My answer is: c.
in CIN-1 or LSIL a laser ablation or electrocautery to removbe the dysplastic cells is a good way to treat...
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