In the Bethesda System, what does 'ASC-H' represent?
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Correct answer: Atypical Squamous Cells, cannot exclude HSIL
ASC-H stands for Atypical Squamous Cells, cannot exclude High-grade SIL (HSIL). It is used when squamous cell abnormalities do not fully meet criteria for HSIL but a high-grade lesion cannot be excluded. This finding usually warrants immediate colposcopy.
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