Lilith is 42-year-old woman who undergoes routine cervical s…
Lilith is 42-year-old woman who undergoes routine cervical screening. Biopsy reveals atypical epithelial cells confined above the basement membrane. Her healthcare provider explains that the lesion has not invaded surrounding tissues and can potentially be cured through removal. The patient wants to understand her risk if the lesion is not treated. Persistent high-risk HPV infection most directly contributes to: