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A 32-year-old female asked:
Ascus pap result, hpv 18 positive. had colposcopy, 3 spots were biopsied and ecc done. how likely is this to come back as cancer?
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Dr. Rawhi Omaranswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Possible precancer: HPV18 is one of the high risk HPV subtypes and coupled with a PAP smear dx of ASCUS, it is likely that the biopsy will show squamous intraepithelial lesion or dysplasia which means a precancerous lesion, either low or high grade. Biopsy an follow up should ensure that it may never become invasive cancer.
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Yes, continue care provided by your OB/GYN.
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