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My gyn found a mass on my left ovary. pap results from that same visit came back as abnormal(colposcopy soon). are these two issues related?

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Dr. Kevin Fleishman answered

Unlikely: Most abnormal pap smears are secondary to the hpv virus and most adnexal masses are benign cysts. These two conditions are not related.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 2/3/2019

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A member asked:

My gyn found a mass on my left ovary. pap results from that same visit came back as abnormal(colposcopy soon). are these two issues related?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kevin Fleishman answered

Dr Singh agreed

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