Cervical neoplasia
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is the presence of
abnormal cells on the surface of the cervix. A Pap smear and
colposcopy are two of the procedures performed to monitor the cells
and appearance of the cervix.
Review Date: 4/17/2009
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Family Physician, Seattle Site
Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of
Medicine; Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound,
Redmond, WA; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics
and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M.,
Inc.
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