Initial Management of Abnormal Cervical Cytology (Pap Smear) and HPV Testing. Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance (ASCUS) Algorithm.

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Source: Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Initial management of abnormal cervical cytology (Pap smear) and HPV testing. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2006 Oct. 32 p. Initial Management of Abnormal Cervical Cytology (Pap Smear) and HPV Testing Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance (ASCUS) Algorithm Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS) present. A A = Annotation Can HPV DNA test be performed? Infection present? Treat and repeat cytology Perform test Is patient postmenopausal? Atrophy present? A Treat. A Repeat cytology at 12 months. A ASCUS with high-risk HPV DNA positive? A Repeat cytology at 6 and 12 months or do colposcopy. A Repeat cytology one week after completion of therapy Colposcopy. A All copyrights are reserved by the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement, Inc.