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This is pap smear report. i want to understand it. " reveals many exfoliated ectocervical superficial and intermediate cells with parabasal cells.

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Normal so far: If the specimen was adequate (they should have said if it wasn't) and that's all, you're good to go. Keep getting checked.

Answered 6/29/2018

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