WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2002: Re: What is the way to detect changes of glandular epithelium of the endocervical canal? for dr

Re: What is the way to detect changes of glandular epithelium of the endocervical canal? for dr

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 15 Dec 2002 12:19:48 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 14 Dec 2002, Maggie wrote: >
>After reading this:
>
>"The endocervical canal has a glandular epithelium that is not easily
>evaluated by Pap tests. This glandular epithelium can also become
>malignant and not be detected. Cancers of the uterus, ovaries and
>fallopian tubes are not usually detected by the Pap test." I have a few
>questions:
>
>What is the way to detect changes of glandular epithelium of the
>endocervical canal if it is not possible to be done with Pap Smears?

Paps are actually pertty good but when further info is needed, a composcopy and endocervical curretage is done.

>How the others type of cancer could be detected (uterus, ovaries and
>fallopian tubes)? What is the cause of these cancers?

That is a textbook worth of questions, many of which we've covered in the archives.

Dr. M

>
>Thank you very much
>Maggie
>
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>

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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