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.
Credits
| Author | Sandy Jocoy, RN |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Kevin Holcomb, MD - Gynecologic Oncology |
| Last Updated | January 5, 2009 |
Author:Sandy Jocoy, RN
Last Updated: 01/05/2009
