What are Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance (ASCUS)?
Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance, commonly abbreviated as ASCUS, is a term used in cytology to describe cells from the cervix that appear slightly abnormal. These cells are not definitively benign nor do they clearly indicate pre-cancerous changes. ASCUS is often identified during a Pap smear test, which is a routine screening for cervical cancer.
