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A 45-year-old female asked:
How can you get a negative pap smear result if you also get the following notes? cytologic dx no evident dysplasia/malignancy. comment: satisfactory for interpretation. 10 or more endocervical &/or squamous metaplastic cells present?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
The description of the results of your cytology (pap smear) is a reference that confirms that adequate tissue has been retrieved, and the cells are benign. The stated results are consistent with "normal".
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
None of what you described is a cause for concern. Do follow your doctor's advice about repeat PAP tests.
Wish you good health!
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