They performed colposcopy at presentation and biopsied the cervix on patients ... Pap smears at 3- to 12-month intervals. Progression was defined as cytology consistent with CIN III (HG SIL ...

As a result, these patients should be referred for colposcopy (Figure 3). Repeat cytology and HPV testing are indicated for risk assessment only if colposcopic findings are negative for CIN.

Cervical dysplasia can range from mild to severe, depending on the appearance of the abnormal cells. Another term for cervical dysplasia is cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, or CIN. The exact ...