Is it serious if HPV31 is positive and TCT shows atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance?
May 10, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
HPV31 positive generally refers to human papillomavirus (HPV) type 31 infection. HPV type 31 infection with TCT showing atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASC-US) is usually considered relatively serious. An HPV type 31 infection indicates the presence of a viral infection in the body and belongs to the high-risk category; when combined with TCT results showing atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance, the risk of malignant transformation is relatively high.
HPV31 positive generally refers to human papillomavirus (HPV) type 31 infection. HPV type 31 infection with TCT showing atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASC-US) is usually considered relatively serious. The detailed analysis is as follows:
HPV type 31 infection indicates the presence of a viral infection in the patient's body. TCT refers to ThinPrep cytologic test, an advanced technique widely used in cervical cancer screening for women. It enables accurate detection of cervical cancer cells and can identify certain precancerous lesions as well as microbial infections. Since HPV type 31 infection is classified as a high-risk type, when it is accompanied by TCT findings of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance, the condition is generally considered serious, with a relatively higher risk of malignant transformation.
It is recommended that patients, after confirming their diagnosis, actively cooperate with their doctors in treatment to control disease progression and prevent adverse effects on health.
