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Re: abnormal papsmear

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 2 May 2001 13:24:04 -0500 (CDT)


At Wed, 2 May 2001, April wrote: >
>Hello,
> My name is Brandie. I am writing you in hopes of some education regarding abnormal papsmears. I recently have been told by my doctor that I had an abnormal papsmear. He has now requested that I have a biopsy done. I am 21 years old and I was wondering about this. Could you please tell me what the chnces are that it is a type of cancer? Also, what other problems could cause an abnormal papsmear. I would really appreciate the time and effort put into a response.
> Sincerly,
> Brandie L. Royer

this is almost certainly not cancer, however, it could be a pre-cancerous lesion known as dysplasia. That is what the biopsy if for. Depending on the severity of the pap smear, sometimes inflammation can cause abnormalities.

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William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.




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