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Can third degree prolapse cause ascus reading on pap smear?

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

It shouldn't: Prolapse should not alter the cellular makeup of the cells of the cervix.

Answered 5/23/2015

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Prolapse: ASCUS should not be affected by a prolapse.

Answered 5/23/2015

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