Evaluation of cervical dysplasia commonly includes

Evaluation of cervical dysplasia commonly includes

• A. Pap smear, HPV testing, Colposcopy, Endocervical curettage
• B. Abdominal ultrasound
• C. Pelvic MRI
• D. CT scan of the abdomen

Answer: (C)

Cervical dysplasia is evaluated with a combination of cytology and HPV testing, followed by direct visualization and biopsy of the cervix when abnormalities are found. A Pap smear looks for abnormal squamous cells, and high‑risk HPV testing detects persistent oncogenic infection that often underlies dysplasia. If either test is abnormal, colposcopy provides a magnified view of the cervical epithelium with acetic acid applied to highlight suspicious areas, and targeted biopsies confirm the presence and grade of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Endocervical curettage may be used to sample the endocervical canal when its involvement needs to be assessed. Imaging studies like abdominal ultrasound or pelvic MRI/CT are not used to diagnose or screen cervical dysplasia itself; they’re reserved for evaluating invasion or staging if cancer is suspected.

Cervical dysplasia is evaluated with a combination of cytology and HPV testing, followed by direct visualization and biopsy of the cervix when abnormalities are found. A Pap smear looks for abnormal squamous cells, and high‑risk HPV testing detects persistent oncogenic infection that often underlies dysplasia. If either test is abnormal, colposcopy provides a magnified view of the cervical epithelium with acetic acid applied to highlight suspicious areas, and targeted biopsies confirm the presence and grade of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Endocervical curettage may be used to sample the endocervical canal when its involvement needs to be assessed. Imaging studies like abdominal ultrasound or pelvic MRI/CT are not used to diagnose or screen cervical dysplasia itself; they’re reserved for evaluating invasion or staging if cancer is suspected.