Abnormal colposcopic findings grade II (major): International Federation of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy terminology 2011
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https://doi.org/10.5327/2237-4574-122%20Keywords:
colposcopy, cervical cancer, CINAbstract
Major colposcopic findings, described as Grade II according to the 2011 International Federation of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy terminology, have high specificity for high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions, including CIN2 and CIN3. This article reviews the main morphological patterns—dense acetowhite epithelium, coarse mosaic, coarse punctuation, and thickened glandular opening—correlating their colposcopic features with histopathological bases and discussing their clinical implications. Although limited in sensitivity, colposcopy remains essential for screening and diagnostic management of cervical cancer and its precursors.
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