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Ascus Pap Smear

An ASCUS Pap smear result may be followed by a colposcopy for cervical cancer evaluation. This acronym is short for squamous cells of undetermined significance; used to classify the least level of abnormality. Subjectivity influences readings for this grade of abnormality, thus, some pathologists may translate this normal. A Digene Hybrid Capture Test may be beneficial to enhance the quality of assurance in this instance. An ASCUS Pap smear result may be followed by a colposcopy for cervical cancer evaluation.

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Ascus Pap Smear

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Colposcopy, Cervical Cancer

Women afflicted with this grade of abnormality are at considerable risk for producing a high-grade cervical cancer indicator lesion (about 1 in 10), which requires some form of additional follow-up. Risk assessment and repeat tests are generally performed before subjecting women to invasive surgical procedures. An ASCUS Pap smear result may be followed by a colposcopy for cervical cancer evaluation.

Other Topics: HPV, HPV Picture, HPV Virus, HPV Male, Woman HPV, Human Papilloma Virus, Human Papillomavirus, LEEP Procedure, Abnormal Pap Smear, Genital Wart

Dr. Joe Glickman, Jr., M.D.

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