Bethesda system
Bethesda System
The Bethesda System (pronounced: beth-es-da system) is a system for reporting cervical or vaginal cytologic diagnoses, used for reporting Pap smear results. It was introduced in 1988 and revised in 1991, 2001 and 2014. The name comes from the location (Bethesda, Maryland) of the conference that established the system.
Etymology
The term "Bethesda System" originates from the city of Bethesda in Maryland, United States, where the National Institutes of Health is located. The system was first developed at a conference held in this city in 1988.
Description
The Bethesda System classifies the results of Pap smear tests into several categories. These categories include:
- Negative for Intraepithelial Lesion or Malignancy: This means the cells appear normal.
- Epithelial Cell Abnormalities: This includes several subcategories, such as Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance (ASC-US), Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (LSIL), and High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (HSIL).
- Other Malignant Neoplasms: This category includes endometrial cells in women over 40, which could indicate endometrial cancer.
Related Terms
- Pap smear: A procedure to test for cervical cancer in women.
- Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion: A term used to describe abnormal growth of squamous cells on the surface of the cervix.
- Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance (ASC-US): A term used when there are slightly abnormal squamous cells but the changes don't clearly suggest that precancerous cells are present.
- Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (LSIL): LSIL means that the cervical cells show changes that are mildly abnormal.
- High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (HSIL): HSIL suggests more serious changes in the cervix than LSIL. It's more likely than LSIL to be associated with precancerous changes in the cervix.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bethesda system
- Wikipedia's article - Bethesda system
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