Low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions look slightly abnormal when looked at under a microscope. They are usually caused by
infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV)
and are found when a Pap test or biopsy is done.
What is the treatment for low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion?
LSIL (and HPV infections) often clear up on their own without treatment. In these cases, no treatment or recovery is needed. If your immune system is having a hard time fighting off the HPV infection, your doctor may recommend
excisional treatment
. Excisional and ablative treatments are all outpatient procedures.
Does having low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion mean I have HPV?
LSIL ~ Low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
This diagnosis means
there are early changes in the size and shape of the cells
. LSILs are often associated with HPV, which may also cause genital warts. These lesions, in women with intact immune systems, often resolve without intervention within 18 to 24 months.
Can you have LSIL and not have HPV?
Background: Although low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (LSIL) most often are the result of infection by human papillomaviruses (HPV),
a small proportion of women with LSIL have negative HPV tests
.
How long does it take for HPV to cause LSIL?
Our findings suggest that the risk of developing LSIL in young females is only present
within the first 3 years after detection of HPV
DNA. There was no evidence that the risk continued after 3 years; however, the analysis was limited due to small numbers in this group.
Should I be worried about LSIL?
An abnormal Pap smear result referred to as LSIL (low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion) can be considered the next step up in seriousness—but even then it isn’
t necessarily something to worry about
. The presence of LSIL cells “overwhelmingly [indicates] that there’s a current HPV infection,” Dr.
Does HPV mean my husband cheated?
HPV persistence can occur for up to 10 to 15 years; therefore, it is possible for a partner to have contracted HPV from a previous partner and transmit it to a current partner. It is also possible the
patient’s partner recently cheated on her
; research confirms both possibilities.
Should I worry about atypical squamous cells?
In most cases, the presence of abnormal squamous cells does not indicate the presence of cervical cancer. However, abnormal Pap results should
always
be discussed with a medical professional so that an individualized action plan can be created.
Is HPV low-grade bad?
Certain Types of HPV Are Linked with Cervical Disease
Doctors monitor HPV with Pap tests that look for abnormal cervical cells called lesions. Low-grade lesions — where the
changes are only mildly abnormal
— often clear up on their own. These are not considered precancerous.
Can low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion go away?
Low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions
usually go away on their own without treatment
, but sometimes they can become cancer and spread into nearby tissue.
How did I get LSIL?
They are usually
caused by infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV)
and are found when a Pap test or biopsy is done. LSILs usually go away on their own without treatment, but sometimes they can become cancer and spread into nearby tissue. LSIL is sometimes called mild dysplasia.
Will my LSIL go away?
LSIL almost always indicates that an HPV infection is present, but it also may indicate mild precancer changes.
LSIL is very common and usually goes away on its own without treatment
.
Does everyone carry HPV?
HPV is so common that
almost every person who is sexually-active will get HPV at some time in their life
if they don’t get the HPV vaccine. Health problems related to HPV include genital warts and cervical cancer.
How long does it take LSIL to develop?
On average, women aged 31–65 years progressed to HSIL from an incident LSIL more rapidly (mean time to progression =
77.9 months
) than women aged 16–30 years (mean time to progression = 88.4 months, difference = 10.5 months [95% CI = 1.5 to 19.5 months]).
How do you get rid of low grade HPV?
HPV can clear up naturally – as there is no cure for the underlying HPV infection, the only way to get rid of HPV is
to wait for the immune system to clear the virus naturally
.
What kind of HPV causes LSIL?
Our research showed that
HPV 16
is the most common type of virus found in ASCUS and LSIL in 50.5% of cases.
