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Re: Abnormal Pap Test From: anonymous@obgyn.net Tue, 9 May 2000 13:37:53 -0500 (CDT) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Kerry: "post op concerns" Previous message: nicole: "Abnormal Pap Test" In reply to: Nicole: "Abnormal Pap Test" At Tue, 9 May 2000, Nicole wrote: > >I just recieved a call from my doctor telling me that I have to have a >colscopy. I'm a bit tense about it and I would like to know what it all >means?! A pap smear is a screening test, which means that it is not precise enough to make a diagnosis about a problem, it is only useful to identify a subset of patients that need to be looked at more closely. A colposcope is a low power microscope and a strong light that are used to examine your cervix to see what, if anything, is causing your pap to be abnormal. Sometimes, it is necessary to take a small (very small...crumb sized) biopsy of your cervix. Once the nature of the problem is defined by the colpo and biopsy, a treatment plan can be tailored to your situation. -- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG Clarksville, TN This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered. Next message: Kerry: "post op concerns" Previous message: nicole: "Abnormal Pap Test" In reply to: Nicole: "Abnormal Pap Test"

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