Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Are uterine cancer, endometrial / ovarian cancer, and uterine fibroids/other abnormalities detected through pap smear other than cervical cancer?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
no: A pap smear is rather limited to assessing the cells of the external cervix for signs of transformation toward cancer.The other problems mentioned are not assessed with this test. Other studies such as endometrial biopsy, ultrasound, abdominal ct or diagnostic laporoscopy are needed to assess the other items.
Answered 9/3/2014
4.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Will a pap smear tell if there is cancer in the uterus; cervical stenosis being main symptom or does it only work for cervical cancers?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Abnormal pap smear-enlarged uterus(11cm)left complex ovarian cyst(new since 7/31/15)and thickening endometrium(10mm)Possibly cancer?Lower abd pain24/7
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Petrified last 4 yrs had 3 hysteroscopies w/ DNC biopsy ALL BENIGN 1 pap with endometrial cells 4 uterine polyps how likely missing cancer diagnosis?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Had an abnormal pap test & dont know what triggered it. it was endometrial cells found at cervix. Im 18 & doc say I have low chance of cervical cancer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Endometrial cells on a Pap mean I have uterine cancer? 51 and premenopausal HPV negative Gynecologist not concerned but PAC is my uterine lining was at 18mm 1/15/2019 4 days before my period. on 12/19/2018 it was at 12 mm I do have large fibroids
Had a vaginal ultrasound on uterus they found no tumors no masses and no lesions is that good? Found endometrial cells in Pap thats why she did ultrasound. Tried to do a endometrial biopsy but couldnt due to large fibroid in the way
I have read that if you have 3 normal paps smears in a row, you can go every 5 years for a paps.. is this true? If so, would that catch cancer or would too much time have passed? Dont uterine and cervical cancer spread quickly?
Will the doc do other testing for ovarian and uterine cancer other than pap smear if I have symptoms?
Besides pap smears, what tests can be taken to test for other female cancers - ovarian , uterine etc.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
