Dyskaryosis
Dyskaryosis
Dyskaryosis (pronounced dis-kar-ee-oh-sis) is a medical term used to describe abnormal changes in the nucleus of a cell, often identified in cervical smear tests. The term is derived from the Greek words 'dys' meaning bad or difficult, and 'karyon' meaning nucleus.
Causes
Dyskaryosis is often associated with the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection. Other factors such as smoking, a weakened immune system, or long-term use of oral contraceptives can also increase the risk of developing dyskaryosis.
Symptoms
Dyskaryosis itself does not cause symptoms. However, it is often detected during routine cervical screening tests. If left untreated, dyskaryosis can progress to Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN), a precancerous condition which can lead to cervical cancer.
Treatment
Treatment for dyskaryosis depends on the severity of the cell changes. Mild dyskaryosis often resolves on its own without treatment. However, moderate to severe dyskaryosis may require treatment to remove the abnormal cells and prevent the development of cervical cancer. Treatment options include Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP), cryotherapy, and laser therapy.
See Also
- Cervical Cancer
- Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- Human Papillomavirus
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dyskaryosis
- Wikipedia's article - Dyskaryosis
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