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Is hpv testing more reliable for picking up the possibility of adenocarcinoma of the cervix? i know cytology for this type of cancer is less useful than squamous cell. so if i am hpv negative could i still have adenocarcinoma?

Q: is hpv testing more reliable for picking up the possibility of adenocarcinoma of the cervix? i know cytology for this type of cancer is less useful than squamous cell. so if i am hpv negative could i still have adenocarcinoma?

: Studies indicate that about 15% of cervical adenocarcinomas are HPV negative, so you cannot rely on HPV testing alone as a screening test. Cytology remains useful for screening and should still be done. Fortunately this is a very rare cancer.

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Studies indicate that about 15% of cervical adenocarcinomas are HPV negative, so you cannot rely on HPV testing alone as a screening test. Cytology remains useful for screening and should still be done. Fortunately this is a very rare cancer.

Answered 11/19/2022

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A member asked:

Is hpv testing more reliable for picking up the possibility of adenocarcinoma of the cervix? i know cytology for this type of cancer is less useful than squamous cell. so if i am hpv negative could i still have adenocarcinoma?

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