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Following pap smear i need to have a colposcopic examination with biopsy and 'atypical spindle cell tumour needs to be excluded'. what is this?

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Dr. Gerardo Guerra Bonilla answered

ASCUS: The preferred approach for evaluation of women ages 25 or older with ASC-US cytology is testing for high-risk types of HPV with triage of women who test positive to colposcopy. Use of HPV testing to triage further evaluation of ASC-US is the most effective strategy for detecting high-grade premalignant disease or cervical cancer.

Answered 12/13/2015

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A member asked:

Following pap smear i need to have a colposcopic examination with biopsy and 'atypical spindle cell tumour needs to be excluded'. what is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerardo Guerra Bonilla answered

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