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Pap smears are a highly successful method to screen for cancer and the precancerous changes. By intervening selectively, we have been able to significantly reduce the incidence of cervical cancer.
Interpreting Results and Managing Abnormalities
The Cervix
Pap Smear
Obtain a Pap Smear
Dysplasia
Mild Dysplasia
Moderate Dysplasia
Severe Dysplasia
Carcinoma-in-Situ
Invasive Cancer
Adenocarcinoma
Visible Lesions
Colposcopy
Actinomycosis
Atrophy
ASCUS
AGUS
Candida (Yeast)
Chlamydia
CIN
Coccoid Bacteria
Condyloma
Drying Artifact
Endocervical Cells
Endometrial Cells
Estrogen Effect
Gardnerella
Herpes
HPV
Inadequate Smear
Inconclusive Smear
Inflammation
IUD Changes
Koilocytosis
Leptothrix
Nuclear Atypia
Reactive Changes
SIL
Squamous Metaplasia
Trichomonas
The Bethesda System
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