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Month ago i had surgery of cervical dysplasia hpv of cervix there any chance hpv might come back even if pathologist said margins are clear after surg?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: Hpv is there for keeps and the dysplasia might return as well. You'll be sensible and get your follow-up pap smears just as before. Be grateful for surgery that may well have saved your life.

Answered 11/17/2013

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Hpv can recur. The risk is about 30% to 50%.

Answered 12/8/2013

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