Question

What are the Bethesda classifications for PAP results?

a) Negative for intraepithelial lesions or malignancy (NILM)
b) Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASC-US)
c) Low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL)
d) All of the above

Answer 1

The Bethesda classifications for PAP results include negative results, ASC-US, and LSIL. The correct answer is option (d) All of the above.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Bethesda classifications for PAP results are:

1. Negative for intraepithelial lesions or malignancy (NILM) - This result indicates that no abnormal cells or signs of cancer were found in the sample.
2. Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASC-US) - This result means that there are some abnormal squamous cells, but it's unclear whether they are cancerous or not.
3. Low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) - This result indicates the presence of mildly abnormal cells that have the potential to develop into cancer.

Therefore, the correct answer is (d) All of the above as they are all classifications for PAP results.