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I have a result in pap smear which have remarks as "mostly intermediate cells, few superficial cells.mild inflammatory background." what does it mean?
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Nothing really: This is of no real concern. Your physician may want this information, but the key is that nothing worrisome was seen.
Answered 4/16/2018
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