Question 1

what does atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance mean? is it a wait a year and repeat if you just completed breast cancer treatment?

Accepted Answer

: The name of this Pap smear abnormality -- abbreviated ASCUS -- says it all:  slightly abnormal cells whose meaning is not known. The usual advice is exactly what you may have been told:  repeat Pap smear in a year. Whether or not someone has been on cancer treatment would not usually make any difference. Discuss with the doctor who did the pap, presumably a gynecologist. Good luck.

Question 2

what does this mean? atypical squamous cells, cannot exclude high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (asc-h) atrophic pattern; predominantly parabasal cells?

Accepted Answer

: I presume the diagnosis refers either to the cervix, a vaginal lesion or the skin.  The term, "atypical squamous cells" suggests a dysplastic, or pre-malignant lesion.  At your age, I would consider removal of the lesion--the individual taking the biopsy should have an explanation and recommendation.  If you have doubts, you may wish to get a second opinion.

Question 3

could a pap result of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ascus) mean cheating?

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PAP smear: Pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer and precancerous conditions. It has nothing to do with cheating.

Question 4

my pap came back with, atypical squamous cells of undeterminedssignificance and hpv is present. what does that mean? should i be concerned?

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Need biopsy: Yes you should be concerned, but not alarmed. With that diagnosis, the pathologist is indicating that additional testing is needed for a definitive diagnosis.  There may be some degree of dysplasia, and there may be the need for treatment - but it is unlikely that there would be cancer.

Question 5

what does it mean when your pap smear turns out abnormal with  atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (asc-us). . other findings endometrial cells present?

Accepted Answer

: There is no cancer, not even pre-cancer. Specimen was proper for examination. Do get repeat PAPs as advised by your doctor.
Get HPV vaccine. 
Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines
Wish you good health!

Question 6

causes for atypical squamous cells finding on pap with a negative hpv? can these cells just go back to normal? does this mean cancer??

Accepted Answer

Yes they can become: Atypical cells can be due to many causes. some of these causes(like infection/inflammation) do resolve and the cells then normalize.  Your doctor just needs to keep an eye on this area to make sure that the cells do not get any worse over the coming 5-10 years.

Question 7

pap smear says atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance.no trichomonas seen, scanty polymorph nuclear cells, gram positive bacilli.mean?

Accepted Answer

Probable infection: You may have a cervical or vaginal infection. You should see a gynecologist to determine if there is an infection and, if so, to treat it.

Question 8

what are atypical squamous cells?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal cells: Squamous cells line the junction on the cervix between the vaginal cells and the endometrial canal cells; pap smear screen for abnormal appearances in these cells as they indicate precursors to cervical cancer. Atypical means abnormal, so atypical squamous cells mean that the cells on the cervix are abnormal, but mildly abnormal, and not abnormal enough to classify as dysplasia.

Question 9

what do abnormal squamous cells in urinalysis mean?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Having an abnormal urilnalysis can result from several factors. Things such as infection, bladder stones, catheterization (especially prolonged urinary catheterization), and malignancy can be possible causes. If this was detected, a urological evaluation should be sought to include a cystoscopy (placement of a telescope into the bladder to visualize the bladder).

Question 10

what does endocervical and or squamous metaplastic cells are present mean?

Accepted Answer

Adequate smear: If your smear reveal endocervical and squamous cells, it means your smear is satisfactory for evaluation, adequate to rule out human papilloma virus changes, to rule out high or low grade intraepithelial neoplasia.

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What does this mean? atypical squamous cells, cannot exclude high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (asc-h) atrophic pattern; predominantly parabasal cells?

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Could a pap result of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ascus) mean cheating?

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My pap came back with, atypical squamous cells of undeterminedssignificance and hpv is present. what does that mean? should i be concerned?

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What does it mean when your pap smear turns out abnormal with atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (asc-us). . other findings endometrial cells present?

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Causes for atypical squamous cells finding on pap with a negative hpv? can these cells just go back to normal? does this mean cancer??

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Pap smear says atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance.no trichomonas seen, scanty polymorph nuclear cells, gram positive bacilli.mean?

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