Cervical Dysplasia
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Cervical Dysplasia Underlying Cause
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Most cervical dysplasia results from irritation or inflammation of the cells that make up the surface of the cervix.
Human papillomavirus
(
HPV
) infection is the most common cause of cervical dysplasia.
Other infections may also cause cervical dysplasia.
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Last Updated: Apr 8, 2008
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Cervical Dysplasia References:
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Bundrick JB, Cook DA, Gostout BS. Screening for cervical cancer and initial treatment of patients with abnormal results from papanicolaou testing. Mayo Clin Proc. 2005 Aug;80(8):1063-8.
Cox JT. Management of women with cervical cancer precursor lesions. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2002 Dec;29(4):787-816.
Wright JD, Davila RM, Pinto KR, et al. Cervical dysplasia in adolescents. Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Jul;106(1):115-20.
