Question 1

what does an inflamed pap smear mean?

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Inflammatory cells: Iflamed pap smear most probably means smear reveals a lot of inflammatory cells - predominantly neutrophils. Inflammation may be seen in presence of fungal organisms and trichomanas vaginalis, or just be a sign of chronic or acute cervicitis without any microorganisms.
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Question 2

what does it mean when my pap smear comes back abnormal?

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Can vary: Abnormal cells can be seen in a variety of conditions that affect the cervix. Commonly infection can cause cells to look abnormal. Pre -cancerous or cancerous cells can also cause a pap smear to look abnormal and may need repeat exam or even a biopsy.

Question 3

what does the result in pap smear c 211 13 and smear 03 mean?

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Does not add up: What you provided is not a usual PAP smear result. It would be useful to talk to the pathologist who signed out the pap smear.

Question 4

pap smear noted few koilocytes in my pap smear, what does it mean?

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Depends: True koilocytes are associated with hpv infection and the presence of koliocytes could mean a dysplastic change to the lining cells of your cervix.  However, mimics of koilocytic change can be caused by a variety of other entities.  Further testing could be performed to clarify the significance of those cells if your ob-gyn feels it is warranted.

Question 5

what does it mean if you have precancerous cells on your pap smear?

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Needs more tests: It also depends on age of patient, hpv presence , what precancerous cells degree
minor dysplasia in young girl in absence of hpv neeeds observation only and repeat smear in 6 months
if otherwise needs colposcopy and biopsy and further evaluation.

Question 6

what does an abnormal glandular pap smear mean?

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Glandular cells: It means that there are glandular cells that appear abnormal.  This type of pap result needs close follow up to include additional testing  as there's a pretty high percentage of there being a precancerous or even cancerous lesion present.  You may need a colposcopy and a scraping from the inside of your cervix performed.  Be sure to see your doctor for follow up.

Question 7

what exactly does dysplasia mean on a pap smear?

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"overinterpretation": The Pap test is a cytological exam which is usually made by a cytologist who reports that the "cells of your cervix" look normal or abnormal. Dysplasia may be suspected; but the diagnosis of a dysplasia(mild, moderate or severe) is usually made by a histopathological exam of a biopsy of your cervix to describe a disordered arrangement of the cells. By the way, why did you have a Pap test at age 18

Question 8

what does it mean to have an abnormal pap smear?

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Depends on severity: Depending on the severity of abnormality, it may just require retesting sooner than the usual 1-3 years.  Hpv testing may be warranted. If abnormality is high grade, it may require colposcopic examination and biopsy.

Question 9

i have had an abnormal pap smear what does that mean?

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It depends.: A pap smear is a test used to screen for cervical cancer, where a doc takes a sample of cells from the cervix. There is a wide range of abnormal results. Some pap tests come back showing you have a virus called hpv which is extremely common in sexually active women. Pap smears can also show that the cells of the cervix themselves are abnormal, showing pre-cancerous or cancerous cells.

Question 10

does it mean anything if i bleed during my pap smear?

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Cervix fragile: It is not unusual for a woman to spot or have a little light bleeding when a pap smear is done.  This is because some of the cells of the cervix can be fragile, and the brush used in the pap can make those cells bleed.

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