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Pathogenesis
of cervical epithelial lesions.
Spectrum of changes related
to injury and/or chronic irritation.
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Metaplasia:
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transference of one type of
mature epithelium for another, almost always a consequence of chronic irritation.
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Cervical Intraepithelial
Neoplasia (CIN):
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Formerly known as dysplasia.
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Continuum of atypical
changes (CIN I - III)
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May regress or progress
(progression
related to severity of precancerous change.
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Often associated with HPV
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PAP
smear screening is very effective for early detection.
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