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Pap smear came back with abnormal cells. what does this indicate?

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Common: That is relatively common, we would need to know how abnormal. Some could be due to inflammation, some to hpv involvement, and others to tumors.

Answered 5/27/2013

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A member asked:

Pap smear came back with abnormal cells. what does this indicate?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Azen Jukic answered

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