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Abnormal Pap smears in the adolescent population are treated according to the type of cells found. For example, if the smear showed atypic squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS) cells that are positive for Human Papillomavirus, low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL), or high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL), the patient would be referred for a colposcopy (visualization of the cervix with a 15X-power binocular microscope and appropriate biopsies). Results of the colposcopy would determine the next step, ie a minor surgical procedure or follow-up Pap smears.
For more information go to the Center for Young Women's Health website.
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Pap Smears, Abnormal
