Adenocarcinoma When atypical glandular cells of undetermined significance (AGUS) are diagnosed on Pap smear, the presence or absence of squamous intraepithelial lesion, adenocarcinoma in situ
The incidence of adenocarcinoma of the cervix appears to be increasing relative to squamous cancers. Adenocarcinoma has a poorer prognosis at every stage when compared with squamous cancer, and the prognosis for adenosquamous cancer is poorer still. Adenocarcinomas tend to grow endophytically and, therefore, are often undetected until a larger tumor volume is present. The colposcopic findings for glandular disease are not as distinct as those for squamous lesions.
Prognosis and Follow-Up
Table 6 - Estimates of Four-Year Survival After Recommended Therapy
FIGO stage of disease
Estimated four year survival after therapy (%)
Ia
94
Ib
79
II
39
III
26
IV
0
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