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Cervical Biopsy
Health Encyclopedia: Cervical Biopsy
Cervical punch biopsy; Biopsy - cervical punch; Biopsy of the cervix
Normal Values
The tissue sample from the cervical biopsy will be examined by a pathologist who will report to your doctor whether the cells appear normal or abnormal.
What abnormal results mean
Abnormal results of the biopsy may indicate problems, such as abnormal tissue development or cell growth in the cervix (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia), or an
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Cervical biopsy
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