PAP Test & HPV : human papillomavirus Posted: 06-11-07 07:13am
After a pap, my results showed atypical
glandular cells, squamous cells, severe
case of inflammation, and bacterial
vaginosis. My obgyn scheduled an
appointment for me to have a colposcopy
and endometrial biopsy two weeks later.
After the procedure she stated that she
had to double up on the samples, she saw a
few abnormal areas and also saw some
lesions higher up the cervical canal. The
walls are also very thick.
Prior to doing this, I had a transvaginal
ultra sound and a ct scan that showed my
uterus is enlarged, bilateral cystic
changes in the ovaries and thickening of
the bowel loops were identified. I have no
clue what this all means. There was no
sign of HPV.
Is it possible to have these findings and
not have the HPV virus? Could I have the
virus and it not show up in the Pap? I
would appreciate any additional
information and/or recommendations as to
what my next course of action should be?
Thank you kindly
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Cervical Cancer & Ovarian Cancer Answer A2928 Posted: 06-18-07 04:19am
A PAP test doesn't detect the human
papillomavirus, or HPV, itself. A PAP test
is used for detecting early precancerous
conditions, which can be easily treated to
prevent cancer from developing. If the
PAP test is unclear or not abnormal, a
separate HPV testing can be requested.
You can follow up with you OB/GYN for
further testing.
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