Pronunciation:
letz • (noun)
Also Known As:
large loop excision of the transformation zone
Common Misspellings:
LETZ
Related Resources: (see HPV/Dysplasia Page)
Guide to Dysplasia Eval and Treatment
Definition:
In the UK and some other countries, LLETZ is synonymous with LEEP. In the US,
it is sometimes used to mean a subtype of LEEP. Whereas LEEP can be used for any
part of the cervix, including all or part of the transformation zone, LLETZ in
some areas is confined only to a LEEP which purposefully takes all of the transformation
zone and most of the surface of the endocervical canal. This type of LEEP can
be an alternative to a cone biopsy.
Related Terms
• LEEP
• dysplasia
• CIN
Dysplasia 101
|
GO TO |
Copyright © 2001 by Laura Dolson. All rights reserved. Please submit reprint requests to gyncancer@baymoon.com
The material on this page and Web site is for informational and educational purposes only, and should not substitute for medical advice. Anyone having questions about the application of information appearing here to a specific person or situation should obtain advice from a qualified physician.