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Had an abnormal pap smear my doctor wants to do a biopsy on my cell in my cervix what does that mean?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cervical biopsy: The cervix is at the base of the uterus. The doctor would remove a small piece of tissue so that it can be examined.

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Answered 5/18/2013

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Biopsy: Just take a small sampling of the cervical cells. This is routine to see if there are precancerous or cancerous cells. It should be done.

Answered 5/18/2013

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A member asked:

Had an abnormal pap smear my doctor wants to do a biopsy on my cell in my cervix what does that mean?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Encarnacion and another doctor agreed

Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

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