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After having a pap smear i was told i had abnormal cells. can anyone explain this to me in more detail?
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Incomplete info: There are a number of grades or degrees of abnormality and the next step depends of the degree of abnormality. Mild abnormality may just require more frequent checkups and/or hpv testing. If the abnormality is more marked it may require colposcopic examination and biopsy. See this site for more info and discuss the matter with your doctor. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003911.htm.
Answered 6/22/2017
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ASCUS: Abnormal cells in pap smears = atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ascus). This means that there are some "funny looking" cells that are not otherwise classifiable. Usually your doctor will recommend some sort of follow up including a repeat pap smear and/or colposcopy if this particular finding keeps recurring.
Answered 11/29/2017
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