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Pap Smear Test Shows Ectropion. Meaning?
Hi Doctor! my pap smear test shows- MICRO: satisfactory smears showing few squamous cells and predominance of endocervical cells. They have regular dark nuclei with finely dispersed chromatin material and amphophilic cytoplasm.Metaplastic forms and polymorphs are noted.
Diagnosis: pap Smear-Ectropion
What is my situation, please.
Diagnosis: pap Smear-Ectropion
What is my situation, please.
Sat, 8 Jun 2013
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Ectropion is suggestive a chronic cervical irritation. There is a change in the type of epithelium due to chronic irritation of the cervix. Since metaplasia is also noted, it needs a treatment like cautery.
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Dr. RakhiTayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
Ectropion is suggestive a chronic cervical irritation. There is a change in the type of epithelium due to chronic irritation of the cervix. Since metaplasia is also noted, it needs a treatment like cautery.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. RakhiTayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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