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What does scant squamous epithelial component mean when you have a pap smear?
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∙ 9y ago
It means that the doctor didn't get enough cells from the pap/swab to be evaluatable. I just had one done and it read that way too and I asked what it meant too. Hope this helped
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoScant squamous epithelial component just means that the test didn't pick up many cells. It doesn't mean there's something wrong with you.
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∙ 9y agoScant nucleated squamous epithelial cells means that the sample wasn't as complete as desired. This result may come from anatomic variation or problems with collection.
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∙ 6y agoCervix cancer
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What do Squamous epithelial cells mean on an abnormal pap smear result?
Squamous epithelial cells are the type of cells found on the cervix. That phrase on its own does not indicate any abnormality.
What is scant cellularity?
Scant Cellularity is an unsatisfactory result of a pap smear. The doctor did not get enough of the cells needed to get a true reading.
What does it mean if pap smear results show endocervical and or squamous metaplastic cells are present?
Endocervical and/or squamous cells are normal on a pap smear. This notation on your result means the test was complete.
What does it mean when you have epithelial cells present in a pap smear?
Epithelial cells are a normal part of the anatomy. They are the type of cell checked in a pap smear. If they are present, it's a sign that the pap smear got a decent sample.
What are reactive glandular cells in a pap smear?
epithelial cells
What is cellularity?
Scant Cellularity is an unsatisfactory result of a pap smear. The doctor did not get enough of the cells needed to get a true reading.
Anucleated squamous cell in pap smear affected from?
An anucleated squamos cell is a cell that does not have a nucleus. In a pap smear it could be dead skin cells that got caught in the swab.
What does squamous superficial cells mean on a pap smear?
Squamous superficial cells on a pap smear means that estrogen-containing cells are present on the surface of the cervix. This can be a normal aging process or from an outside source, such as chemotherapy. It is best to seek medical opinion for a definitive answer as to the cause of these cells being present.
What is rare mucus.I got an annual pap smear test done and the Dr. found epithelials and a rare mucus?
Epithelial cells and mucus are normal on a pap smear.
What is the medical condition cervical dysplasia?
Dysplasia is the abnormal growth of the epithelial cells. This is what a Pap smear will detect in the cervix.
What is the presence of metaplastic cells in a pap smear result?
Metaplasia found on a pap smear result is an indication that sampling was complete. It does not indicate a problem.
What does it mean when there is abdominal pain and little white discharge but pap smear shows scant cellulary?
Scant cellularity has no connection to abdominal pain and white discharge. Contact your health care provider to find out what testing was done to find out the cause of your pain and discharge.
