what determines an abnormanl pap smear?


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usually A-typical cells. (which are considered pre-cancerous cells)
This calls for a follow up pap smear and further testing to check for cancer or precancer conditions.
Not all a-typical cells mean cancer.

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it's not supose to hurt
Second opinion.
Funky shaped cervival cells
A-typical cells like said before, and if you're asking because your worried, don't be until you get further info. My mom, my sister and I get our yearly pap smears and they always come back abnormal.that can mean problems, but every year we go to a specialist for a second pap, and although its still abnormal, its not cancerous and its nothing to worry about. So, don't get too worried until you know more.
a-typical cells.
the cells will appear different than normal cells should. A radiologist or technician determines if the cells look abnormal and send it for a consult. Once a doctor has looked at them, then the abnormal result is confirmed.
the pathologist who reads it
it's also possible to have an "abnormal pap smear" if you have an infection, an STD or even if you've had sex lately.
bacteria
when you get a message on the phone saying; "this is dr. bergmans office.. please call us for an appointment."


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