title: Treatment of preinvasive lesions of the cervix.
abstract: The recognition and treatment of premalignant lesions affecting the uterine cervix will in most instances prevent the subsequent development of invasive cervical cancer. The various therapeutic options available to the clinician for the eradication of cervical premalignant disease are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000601:surgery; D003452:Cryosurgery / Q000379:methods; D004564:Electrocoagulation / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D053685:Laser Therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D002578:Uterine Cervical Dysplasia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D014626:Vaginal Smears