What are Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance (ASC-US)?
Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance (ASC-US) represent a category in the Bethesda System for reporting cervical cytology results. These are cells that appear abnormal but do not meet the criteria for a definitive diagnosis of a more severe lesion such as a high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) or squamous cell carcinoma. Identifying these cells is crucial as they may indicate the presence of an underlying condition that requires further investigation.
