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Can it revert to normal ( reversible?) cell morphology & architecture?

UW says it is reversible .... i thought it may/may not progress to CIS & invasive Ca , but once a tissue becomes Dysplastic ( not metaplastic) it doesn't revert back..

anyone knows about it?

hi tona
this is what I found on
http://library.med.utah.edu/WebPath/CINJ...NJ011.html

The normal cervical squamous epithelium has become transformed to a more disorderly growth pattern, or dysplastic epithelium. This is farther down the road toward neoplasia, but dysplasia is still a potentially reversible process.

yes it is. when is ur exam tona?

thx a lot melena ....
hey residency2008, mine is exactly 1 month from now.... i saw in ur post, urs on April 28, if i remember properly ....all the best man.

ty dear

you welcome tona