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Re: d Mark on Cervix
From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 30 Apr 2002 14:47:13 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 29 Apr 2002, Caitlin wrote: >
>While having my annual check up and pap smear, my doctor pointed out a
>red mark on my cervix. He held up a mirror so that I could look at it.
>It was red half circle in the middle of my cervix. I thought it
>appeared swollen, but my doctor said it wasn't. He mentioned that he
>has never seen a mark like that before, but he did not seem at all
>concerned that it was dangerous. My pap smear was normal, and except
>for atrophy, everything checked out OK. Do you have any ideas as to
>what could this strange mark could be?
>Thank you. Caitlin

Most likely a Nabothian cyst, common and normal. Still, since he did not know what it was, I might press him a bit or seek a second opinion.

-- 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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