Casselberry, FL
A 27-year-old female asked:
What does a normal pap with endocervical and/or squamous metaplastic cells (endocervical component) are present mean?
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Dr. Roger Duvivieranswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 48 years experience
No cause for alarm: The Pap test report that you described is “normal” for a 27 year old woman and is not a cause of concern.
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New Port Richey, FL
A 63-year-old female asked:
What does Endocervical and/or squamous metaplastic cells (endocervical component) are present on a Pap smear mean?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 50 years experience
Not cancer: It represents growth of squamous cells, that are normally on the exposed part of cervix growing into the cervical canal and is not a serious issue. Follow your doctor's advise about repeat PAP tests.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form.
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh commented
Pathology 50 years experience
Provided original answer
Wish you good health!
Dec 8, 2017
NY
A 23-year-old female asked:
Results of pap smear is normal but endocervical and or squamous metaplastic cells. Endocervical component are present. What does this mean?
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Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered
Medical Oncology 51 years experience
Slight abnormality: I am sure your gynecologist can help you address your concerns. Metaplastic cells are slightly abnormal but they are not cancerous. So you do not need to worry. Yet you need to continue to have regular pap smear testing as advised by your gynecologist and follow up on this abnormality which is likely to resolve with time.
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Last updated May 22, 2019
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