HPV and the Abnormal Pap
Abnormal Pap smears always make women anxious and make us wonder if we have cancer.
Over the past decade, a new anxiety provoking term has slipped into the GYN lexicon : human papilloma virus or HPV infection.
Studies show that around 90% of cervical cancer is caused by HPV infection. Most precancerous cervical changes are caused by HPV.
Currently experts recommend that HPV testing be part of the annual Pap exam in all women over the age of 30. Furthermore, they...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative Names Treatment - abnormal Pap smear Information An abnormal pap smear does not always require special... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A Pap smear is an examination under the microscope of cells scraped from the tip of the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb)... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
A Papanicolaou test or "Pap smear," named after its inventor George Papanicolaou, is used principally for the diagnosis of precancerous and cancerous... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? The Pap test (Papanicolaou smear) is an examination that is used to detect cervical cancer and precancerous conditions of the cervix. If... Read more »
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