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A member asked:

Could lipomas cause an abnormal pap smear?

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Dr. Peter Lydon answered

Specializes in General Surgery

No: Not under any circumstances could this happen.

Dr Peltan agreed

Answered 9/30/2013

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: A lipoma is a fatty tumor and it would not affect a pap smear.

Dr Minich and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/1/2016

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