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Re: Question about ASCUS From: James Connerth MD (anonymous@obgyn.net) Mon, 30 Nov 1998 14:09:28 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: James Connerth MD: "Re: Breast tenderness" Previous message: James Connerth MD: "Re: continuous spotting and bcp" In reply to: T.: "Question about ASCUS" At Mon, 30 Nov 1998, T. wrote: > >I just had a pap smear done and it came back with ASCUS (atypical >squamous cells of undetermined significance), air drying artifact, and >rare cells reactive changes. I am going to see a gynocologist in 3 >weeks for a colposcopy. What does all this mean? Is there a possibility >of cancer with this diagnosis? What are the possible treatments to clear >this up? ASCUS seen in some practices in up to 25% of patients.Rarely indicates hi grade dysplasia(pre-cancer).Can be related to recent intercourse,drying artefact,infection--and dysplasia. If colposcopic exam is normal--usually resolves spontaneously if patient not in hi risk group. Next message: James Connerth MD: "Re: Breast tenderness" Previous message: James Connerth MD: "Re: continuous spotting and bcp" In reply to: T.: "Question about ASCUS"

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