Low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (LSIL)
Low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (LSIL) are mildly abnormal cells found on a Pap smear. These abnormal cells do not usually develop into cancer.
LSIL is often caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). Some HPV causes genital warts.
| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH Carrie Henley | Last Updated: April 10, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Barbara S. Apgar, MD, MS - Family Medicine, Women's Health Ross Berkowitz, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
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