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What term is the growth of abnormal cells in the cervix that can be detected by a Pap smear?
AFuller08
Can be anything from an std, Cervical cancer or merely you could have had torn tissue from "earlier activities" ... No need to freak, but usually a doctor will then conduct a colposcopy to examine the tissue and find out why the cells were abnormal
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoUsually they are called pre-cancer but dont freak out It happened to me once it is usually caused by HPV which in young women usually resolves it self in a few years. The treatment for abnormal paps is cryo-therapy they freeze the first layer of tissue on the cervix using liquid nitrogen. Im not going to lie its not the best feeling in the world similar to bad period cramps but when weighted against possible cancer its well worth it. You will most likely be advised not to have sex for 4-6 weeks to facilitate healing it is important that you follow these instructions. You will most likely also have to have a pap every 3 months or so to make sure the cells have not returned. Again dont freak out this is more common than you might think and is usually easily treated.
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∙ 11y agoThe Pap Smear (now technically referred to as a Pap Test due to liquid based collection rather that smear collection) is the most effective test for cancer prevention in the history of medicine.
The Pap Test checks the cervix for precancerous as well as cancerous lesions. Cells of the cervix can become infected with an STD known as HPV, and certain types of HPV are considered "High Risk" and can more aggressively alter the cells of the the cervix.
The routine Pap Test is a great tool for preventing cancer of the cervix. Cytologists and Cytopathologists observe the cells under a microscope to determine if a lesion is present. If found, this can usually be treated long before it progresses to cancer.
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∙ 12y agoyes a growth can be detected by a pap smear that's what its for
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∙ 9y agoA pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It looks for cancerous and precancerous changes on the cervix.
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∙ 9y agoCervical dysplasia is the growth of abnormal cells of the cervix that may be detected on a pap smear. If cervical dysplasia progresses, it could become cervical cancer.
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∙ 12y agocervical dysplasia
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∙ 13y agoCervical Dysplasia
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Ava had a pap smear of the cells of her uterine cervix and a pathologist examining the cells was of the opinion that they were dysplastic What does this mean?
Abnormal growth.
Why is your pap smear abnormal if you have no cervix?
You can have abnormal cells in the vaginal cuff, even if you don't have a cervix.
What is a Squamous intraepithelial lesion?
Squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL)-- Abnormal growth of squamous cells on the surface of the cervix.
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.
Can x ray cause abnormal cell change in the cervix?
yes, because the cervix cells are sensitive to the rays
What is intraepithelial lesion?
A intraepithelial lesion is a medical term used to describe abnormal growth of the epithelial cells. These are located on the surface of the cervix and this condition can lead to cervical cancer.
A pap smear is used to detect abnormal cells in the?
In your reproductive organs, cervix and vagina.
What is the abnormal development or growth of cells?
Dysplasia - is abnormal tissue development.
What do smear tests test for?
Pap smears check to see if you need further testing to detect cancer of the cervix or precancerous changes on the cervix.
Can you get pregnant if you have an abnormal pap?
You can get pregnant with an "abnormal" pap.It would possibly be in your best interrest to have a follow up test first and possibly removal of the few cells that causes the test to be "abnormal".The Pap smear test detects changes in the cervix, which may become cancer. However, having an abnormal Pap smear test result does not necessarily mean you have or will get cervical cancer. This is especially true for women who follow their doctor's recommendations for when to have the Pap smear test.A thin layer of tissue, composed of cells, covers the cervix. As cervical cells develop, the cells on the bottom layer move to the surface of the cervix. Sometimes, during cellular development, cervical cells may become damaged or abnormal. When this occurs, these cells develop in an abnormal way and sometimes require removal to prevent cervical cancer from developing.
A pap smear is used to detect the presence of abnormal cells where?
Typically Pap smears are done to check for abnormal cells on the cervix. Vaginal and anal Pap smears can also be done.
Are cryotherapy of cervix and cryocautery the same?
no the first is taking a biospy using ice and the second is burning the cervix to destroy abnormal cells good luck joymaker rn
