A postmenopausal woman is diagnosed with cervical dysplasia caused by the human papillomavirus. The procedure that would both diagnose and treat the dysplasia is which of the following?

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Loop diathermy is a procedure that can both diagnose and treat cervical dysplasia caused by the human papillomavirus. During the procedure, a small wire loop is used to remove abnormal cervical tissue, which is then sent for biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. This procedure is the most effective way to both diagnose and treat the condition. A pap smear and colposcopy may detect abnormal cells, but a biopsy is needed to confirm the diagnosis. A cervical biopsy may be used to confirm the diagnosis but it does not treat the condition.

A Postmenopausal Woman Is Diagnosed with Cervical Dysplasia Caused by the Human