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Re: atypia From: D. Ashley Hill, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net) Sun, 18 Oct 1998 23:37:04 -0500 (CDT) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Thomas: "Re: What To Do After Ablation" Previous message: kbach: "atypia" In reply to: Barbara: "What To Do After Ablation" Next in thread: Thomas: "Re: What To Do After Ablation" At Sun, 18 Oct 1998, kbach wrote: > >could you please tell me what atypia. my daughter has been diagnosed >with it, and she did not ask questions. Atypia is a fancy word for "abnormal" and in most cases refers to an abnormality on a Pap smear of the cervix (the upper part of the vagina). In most cases this goes away on it's own, but it usually requires a closer look with an office procedure called "colposcopy." This is an up-close look in the vagina with a special magnifying lens. If the atypia is edging towards cervical cancer, the doctor can freeze or otherwise remove the abnormal areas, thus preventing cancer. It's a very common problem, and your daughter should feel free to ask any questions she wants. That's what we doctors get paid for! Thanks for the question, and good luck to your daughter. -- Ashley Hill David Ashley Hill, M.D. Associate Director Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency Orlando, FL http://home.mpinet.net/dahmd The above is intended for general medical education, and is not for specific medical advice. I apologize, but I am unable to answer personal e-mail due to time constraints. Next message: Thomas: "Re: What To Do After Ablation" Previous message: kbach: "atypia" In reply to: Barbara: "What To Do After Ablation" Next in thread: Thomas: "Re: What To Do After Ablation"

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