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What exactly does it mean when you have epithelial cell abnormality on pap smear?

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Dr. David Holtz answered

Specializes in Gynecologic Oncology

You need to followup: There are several categories of abnormal paps. Each category has a risk of finding a cervical precancer or (more rarely) a cancer associated with it. Your doctor may look at the cervix with a colposcope to get a magnified view of any abnormalities and may even take a small biopsy. It is important for you to contact your doctor about these abnormalities.

Answered 4/2/2015

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