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Gyn pap smear results are abnormal cells or ASCUS need colposcopy THAT means I have cervical cancer?
Not at all, do not panic!! Sometimes after pap smear the results unusual, so just wait until your gynaecologist discusses your results, the doctor will go through the whole procedure with you and explain what they are looking for, many such tests require further investigation, it is better to be sure and safe, have faith and patience.
What else can I help you with?
What condition can be diagnosed from a colposcopy?
Abnormal conditions that can be detected using colposcopy and biopsy include precancerous tissue changes (cervical dysplasia), cancer, and cervical warts (human papilloma virus).
What is the purpose of colposcopy?
Colposcopy is used to identify or rule out the existence of any precancerous conditions in the cervical tissue. If a Pap test shows abnormal cell growth, colposcopy is usually the first follow-up test performed.
Do doctors know if its cervical cancer before they get results from a biopsy?
Doctors can suspect cervical cancer based on symptoms, physical examinations, and imaging tests, but a definitive diagnosis typically requires a biopsy. While certain indicators, such as abnormal Pap test results or visual findings during a colposcopy, may raise suspicion, only a biopsy can confirm the presence of cancerous cells. Until the biopsy results are available, a diagnosis remains uncertain.
What is the connection between a colposcopy and a Pap test?
Colposcopy is used to identify or rule out the existence of any precancerous conditions in the cervical tissue. If a Pap test shows abnormal cell growth, further testing, such as colposcopy, often is required.
Does a normal cervical biopsy and normal colposcopy rule out HPV even if your Pap was abnormal?
A pap test is just a pre screening to cervical cancer. If the pap test was abnormal, it only indicates an abnormal cell growth on the cervix. A separate test called the HPV test needs to be done to rule out HPV. It is not normally offered or routinely done, it is something that you would have to ask for. You would have been notified if a test was done and you tested positive for HPV. If there was any kind of abnormality during the pap test and the cervical and colposcopy came out normal, you should err on the safe side and still request an HPV test if you suspect you have it.
Been called back after treatment for abnormal cell results on a cervical smear Doctor says he is unsure of where cells have come from patient has had breast cancer treatment what does this mean?
Abnormal cells from other organs don't usually present themselves in a PAP test. But they can. If patient has abnormal cells on PAP test and has history of breast cancer, a pathologist can determine if cells are cervical cells or breast cells. If breast cancer has migrated to cervix, this means the staging of breast cancer would increase. Most likely this isn't the case, and the abnormal cells are cervical related.
Is the direct visual exammination of the tissues of the cervix and vagina?
Yes, colposcopy involves direct visual examination of the cervix and vagina using a colposcope, a magnifying instrument that allows for a detailed view of any abnormalities or changes in the tissues. It is commonly used to assess abnormal Pap smears, detect cervical cancer, or examine genital warts or lesions.
Can cervical cancer go undetected in a pap smear test?
Cervical cancer should show up on your pap results of your most recent pap immediately. In some cases a pap may come back abnormal. Depending on the classification of your abnormal pap, doctors may perform a biopsy to make sure the cells aren't cancerous, "cervical cancer". Based on those results the doctor may just go ahead and decide to do treatment.
What test is used to Dx cervical caner?
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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.
What does it mean for pap to be normal?
A normal pap is a good thing! It means there are no abnormal cervical cells, which is what they look for when screening for Cervical cancer.
What does it mean if you have HPV and Cervical Dysplasia?
Cervical dysplasia means that there are abnormal cell in the cervix. They are not cancer but show signs of becoming cancerous.
