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Is it best to get a small cervical polyp removed or wait to see if goes away (no signs except learned about during pap)?

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Dr. Rawhi Omar answered

Remove it: Cervical polyps should be removed and examined by a pathologist. They do not go away on their own.

Answered 1/9/2018

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A member asked:

Is it best to get a small cervical polyp removed or wait to see if goes away (no signs except learned about during pap)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rawhi Omar answered

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