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Pap smear uses a small sample of cells gently collected from the cervix to look for cancer or precancerous problems on the cervix. A pap smear doesn't detect a mass. If a doctor finds a mass at the vulva or cervix at the time of your pelvic exam, a biopsy may be done. If the mass is internal, for example at the uterus or ovaries, it's not likely that you've have a biopsy that day.
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Can the build-up of tissue on the cervix years after a cone biopsy is done make it difficult to get a good reading from a pap smear?
Yes, a history of cone biopsy, and advancing age, can make it hard to get endocervical cells during a pap smear.
Is Endometrial Biopsy same as Pap Smear for menopause?
An endometrial biopsy looks for cancer of the lining of the uterus. A pap smear looks for cancer of the cervix. They are different tests with different purposes.
An exfoliative biopsy of the cervix and surronding tissues is known as?
Papanicolaou test also known as pap smear test
If you have a Pap smear can a doctor see if you have a tampon inside you?
If you have a tampon in your vagina, your health care provider would have noticed it during your pap smear.
Your cervix was closed during your pap smear What does that mean?
when I went for a routine cancer smear my doctor said she could not do it because my cervix was closed.
Is the endometrial biopsy necessary if you have already gone through menopause have a normal Pap Smear and are not experiencing any pain?
If you have bleeding after menopause, an endometrial biopsy is necessary.
Should you get a second opinion before having cone biopsy?
A cone biopsy is only done after other tests have come back positive, so I don't think a second opinion is medically necessary. In order to practice as a doctor, all doctors have to have passed exams and be licensed to practice. If your smears have show cancerous cells and you do not feel comfortable with your doctor it may be better for you to work with another doctor as it is likely that the treatment will be emotional for you and may last a long time. But doing a cone biopsy after a positive smear test is normal, routine standard procedure.
How is pap smear used in the diagnosis of carcinoma?
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It does not diagnose cancer. It points out which patients need further testing, typically colposcopy and biopsy, to check for cancer.
You are 5 weeks pregnant and had a pap done yesterday and now am having a brownish discharge Is this normal to experience this after a pap smear during pregnancy?
I was going in for a pap smear but my doctor didnt do the pap smear. it turned out that I am 5 weeks and 1 day pregnant. Your doctor shouldn't have done it mine said she wont do it until im 12 weeks.
Im pregnant and you just had a pap smear done then your doctor want you to come in and talk about the test what does this mean?
It means the doctor wants to talk to you about the pap smear
What is a pap smear urine test used for?
There is no "pap smear urine test." A urine test may be done at the time of the pap smear to detect other conditions. Talk with your heatlh care provider to find out what tests were done during your exam.
Can you have a female doctor take your smear test?
Yes, both male and female doctors can perform pap smear tests.
