What description is given when all or most of the cervical epithelium shows cellular features of carcinoma,but underlying tissue is not affected?
A) Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
B) Cervical dysplasia
C) Cervical carcinoma in situ
D) Invasive carcinoma of the cervix

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Cervical carcinoma in situ is characterized by cellular changes in all or most of the cervical epithelium without invasion of underlying tissue. This is considered a pre-cancerous condition that may progress to invasive cervical carcinoma if left untreated. Choices A and B are other terms used to describe pre-cancerous changes in the cervical epithelium, but they do not necessarily indicate that all or most of the epithelial cells are affected. Choice D describes invasive cervical carcinoma, which has penetrated into the underlying tissues.

What Description Is Given When All or Most of the Cervical