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Cervical & vaginal cytology · Pap smear
What does my cytology result mean?
A section written for two audiences at once: patients who just received a result and want to understand it without fear, and professionals looking for a quick reference with real cytologic criteria. Each entry includes real microscope images, explanations at both levels, and cited academic sources.
Results explained
Entries available.
This section will grow over time — each Bethesda System result will be added with its own real cases.
Bethesda · Low grade
LSIL — Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
The most frequent result associated with HPV infection. What it means, why it happens and what to expect — explained for patients and for professionals.
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Bethesda · Organisms
Bacterial Vaginosis
A shift in the balance of the vaginal flora, unrelated to HPV or cancer. What it means and why it happens — for patients and for professionals.
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