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A female asked:
Pap/ hpv reflex to hpv16/18 with ct/cg show endocervical , glandular or metaplastic cells/ or parabasal cells present. is this simply inflammation?
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Dr. Douglas Milleranswered
Pathology 43 years experience
Not clear: I'm not clear on your question. If your pap smear identified hpv types 16 and 18, then you are infected with these "high risk" subtypes of human papilloma virus. This poses a risk for cervical cancer; it doesn't mean you have cancer, but you should be evaluated and treated to prevent progression to cancer. Have you been vaccinated against hpv? It seems as if you should be. See your ob/gyn.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
I had total hysterectomy last year for AIS, just had follow up PAP and hpv test. pap result was NILM. Also said endocervical cells and or meta plastic squamous cells (endocervical component) present. How can it have those cells if I had hysterctomy?
Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 59 years experience
Cells prob look alike. Discuss with Dr reading slide.
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Answered Oct 31, 2022
A 37-year-old female asked:
Pap smear result shows reactive cellular changes. Does this indicate hpv? Also shows moderate inflammation.Followup recommended. What does this mean
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
It does not: You have some inflammation due perhaps to mild physical injury or a non-hpv infection. The smear should probably be repeated because the injury change... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
My pap test indicates a few glandular cells with nuclear atypia and no HPV changes? Is it cancer?
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
No: What you described is not cancer. However, it would be prudent to follow your doctor's advice for further check ups and tests.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
My first pap smears results back as abnormal, ascus +reactive endocervical cells, HPV neg, im 17 weeks pregnant, what does this mean?
Dr. Albert Pizzoanswered
Family Medicine 62 years experience
Abn pap in pregnancy: It is necessary to call your doctor about an appointment concerning your pap smear and if any treatment is necessary.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
I have HPV and I had a pap. It came back atypical grandular cells. Im very scared that I could have cancer. I've been tested every 6 months should I b?
Dr. Stephen Nogaanswered
Medical Oncology 36 years experience
Keep being tested: You are doing the right thing. Your doctor is keeping an eye on this with the serial pap smears. They will let you know if something changes. You can ... Read More
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