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What does ascus with hpv high risk mean on pap?

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Dr. Katherine Sutherland answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Needs evaluation: Ascus stands for atypical cells of uncertain significance. The pap smear is a screening test that samples cervical cells imperfectly. In the presence of hrhpv, a dysplastic or precancer lesion may possibly be present, even though the pap smear didn't show dysplastic cells. For that reason, a colposcopy looking at the cervix with a microscope should be done with biopsies of suspicious areas.

Answered 5/16/2016

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