Precursor lesions of the cervix.

Screening has played a major role in decreasing the morbidity and mortality associated with carcinoma of the cervix. Aggressive management of lesions recognized as precursor to invasive squamous carcinoma, (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia), has markedly reduced the incidence of invasive cancer. Squamous carcinomas constitute most of the cervical cancers. The relationship between human papilloma virus and cervical abnormalities is reviewed. Nursing diagnoses and care planning ideas are discussed.