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Pap was ascus/hpv+. can you interpret colp result? histologic sections show minute superficial strips of ectocervical squamous epithelium and endocervical glandular epithelium. one of these fragments shows acute inflammation and reactive changes?

Q: pap was ascus/hpv+. can you interpret colp result? histologic sections show minute superficial strips of ectocervical squamous epithelium and endocervical glandular epithelium. one of these fragments shows acute inflammation and reactive changes?

: This is a normal sounding biopsy; most important, apparently it shows no cancer or pre-cancerous cellular changes. But you need to discuss the results with your doctor. Good luck.

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This is a normal sounding biopsy; most important, apparently it shows no cancer or pre-cancerous cellular changes. But you need to discuss the results with your doctor. Good luck.

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Answered 2/13/2023

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

There is no cancer, not even pre-cancer. Do get regular PAPs as advised by your doctor.

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A member asked:

Pap was ascus/hpv+. can you interpret colp result? histologic sections show minute superficial strips of ectocervical squamous epithelium and endocervical glandular epithelium. one of these fragments shows acute inflammation and reactive changes?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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