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What is atypical cells?
Atypical cells are cells that appear to be abnormal and need further testing to determine why they are abnormal. Sometimes these cells can end up being cancer but not all atypical cells will.
Just because you have abnormal cells from a pap does this mean you will get cancer?
No. Having abnormal cells show up on a pap smear does not mean you will get cancer.However, abnormal cells can sometimes be a precursor to cancerous cells, and for that reason, it is very important to continue to get regular pap smears so that your healthcare provider can track any further changes in the characteristics of these cells, and if cancer does develop, hopefully catch it at a very early stage.
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.
Which cells directly attack abnormal cells in the body?
Cells of the immune system, such as T cells and natural killer cells, directly attack abnormal cells in the body. They recognize markers on the surface of abnormal cells and release chemicals to destroy them.
What does out of normal range mean on a prostate test?
Range of abnormal cells present in the prostate. It is not unusual for abnormal cells to come and go throughout a persons lifetime, it is only because we are observing that we see these potential issues,. Not all abnormal cell development becomes cancer.
Indicate what develops when abnormal cells divide and create other abnormal cells?
When abnormal cells divide and create other abnormal cells, it can lead to the formation of a tumor or mass of cells. This can result in the growth of cancer or other diseases if left unchecked. Additionally, these abnormal cells may also spread to other parts of the body through a process called metastasis.
What are the symptoms of pap smears?
I am not sure what you mean by symptoms. Pap smears look for abnormal cells in the uterus . The cells are gathered through a smear by the doctor and then analyzed for abnormal cells. Sometimes the cells show abnormal and a test is redone. If this continues other measures are taken. ------------------------------ Yeah, pap smears are used to detect pre-malignant and malignant growths in the uterus.
Are all bone marrow stem cells producing abnormal cells when someone has leukemia or just some of them?
In leukemia, a small proportion of bone marrow stem cells become malignant and start producing abnormal cells. These abnormal cells then grow uncontrollably, crowding out normal blood cells. The majority of bone marrow stem cells remain healthy and continue to produce normal blood cells.
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.
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 does malignant neoplasm progression mean?
Malignant (very virulent or infectious) Neoplasm (abnormal gorwth of cells). It is sometimes defined as cancer. Technically, Malignant Neoplastic Progession is the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells or tissue which eventually forms a tumor.
Is leukemia an increase or decrease of white blood cells?
Leukemia is an increase in the number of abnormal white blood cells in the bloodstream. These abnormal cells do not function properly and can crowd out normal white blood cells, leading to a weakened immune system.
