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Can a dr tell during a colposcopy if the biopsy they take of the cervix is bad? does cancer have a certain feature they can see? what about infection

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

Sometimes yes,: sometimes no. Most biopsies they cannot tell,but if there's a large growth,its appearance may be telltale for cancer.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Can a dr tell during a colposcopy if the biopsy they take of the cervix is bad? does cancer have a certain feature they can see? what about infection

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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