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Whhat does reactive squamous cells meann on a negative papsmear?

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"Squamous cells" ?: A pap smear reporting "reactive squamous cells" is a comment on benign inflammatory changes in the cervix. The "negative" statement refers to the lack of squamous cell abnormalities found with HPV viral changes which could be pre-malignant.

Dr Kuitems and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 2/24/2019

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Agree with Dr. B: Reactive squamous cells are not worrisome. Do follow your doctor's advice about repeat tests. You are young enough to get HPV vaccine and should get it.

Dr Bansal and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/27/2019

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