In brief: Abnormal wrist bone. The lunate is one of eight bones in the wrist. It is shaped like a half-moon and therefore called the lunate. Breakdown of this bone is known as kienbock's disease. The exact cause of this condition is not known. It may be related to various anatomical features unique to you. It may be genetically related.
Quick Answer. Atypical cells, the presence of which is sometimes called dysplasia, have a number of causes that range from infection and/or inflammation to normal aging. Atypical cells usually revert back into normal cells once the cause is identified and treated.
Atypical glandular cells is the third possible abnormal Pap smear result that is usually reported. Glandular cells are found in the opening of the cervix and within the uterus. A finding of atypical glandular cells requires further testing since it does not have a clear connection to the development of cervical cancer.