WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2002: Re: How accurate is the new 'Pap Plus'

Re: How accurate is the new 'Pap Plus'

From: Samir Fouad Aziz MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 19 Aug 2002 19:08:20 -0500 (CDT)

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In reply to: Michelle: "How accurate is the new 'Pap Plus'"

At Mon, 19 Aug 2002, Michelle wrote: >
>I had my physical today and opted for the new "pap plus" where they
>stain your cervix and view things with a light...then take the regular
>pap. Unfortunately, my doctor said I have cervicitis...some kind of a
>discharge (I had no idea!) and now have to have a biopsy next week.
>
>My last pap was in April and I was fine.
>
>I had HPV in 1989 and the cone laser surgery..all has been well since.
>
>What are the changes that this Pap Plus detected something as simple as
>ovulation mucous? I am ovulating right now...
>
>Thank you.

It could be acetic acid test when we apply acetic acid(vingar)to the cervix and visualize it by magnifying lens it help identifying acetowhite areas which could be metaplasia(normal)or dysplasia or the normal columnar epithelium.wait for cytology result and you might consider having colposcpic examination.

-- Samir Aziz MD Assist.Professor Ob.Gyn Director Gynecologic Oncology Al-Azhar University-Egypt Editorial advisor Obgyn.net, Pregnancy and birth & Gyn.Oncology

Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or intervention.

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