AIS — Adenocarcinoma in situ An advanced lesion was found in the glandular tissue. It could turn into cancer if left untreated. Cervical cancer cells squamous cell carcinoma or adenocarcinoma Pap tests can detect cancer cells, but it is rare. Cancer usually does not have time to develop in women who get regular cancer screenings.
Most women with abnormal cervical cancer screening results do not have cancer. Things to consider Abnormal or precancerous cells are often found before cancer develops. Other common treatments include: Cryotherapy — Abnormal tissue is frozen off. Laser therapy — A focused beam of light destroys abnormal tissue. Loop electrosurgical excision procedure LEEP — A thin metal loop with an electric current removes abnormal tissue. Conization — Abnormal tissue is removed with a scalpel in a cone-shaped piece.
The most common treatments include: Surgery — The cancerous tissue is removed in an operation. Radiation — High-energy rays like X-rays shrink or kill the cancerous cells. Chemotherapy — Powerful medicines, in pill form or injected into the veins, shrink or kill the cancer. If you have any questions about your cervical cancer screening results, call your doctor. Questions to ask your doctor What do these results mean? Will I need a colposcopy or a biopsy?
Do I need any treatment? Am I at risk for cervical cancer? Is it safe for me to have sex? Last Updated: July 19, This article was contributed by familydoctor. Tags: abnormal pap smear , gynecologic , women's health. For women in and around Arlington, Massachusetts, the team at Arlington Family Practice can guide you through this situation. The causes of abnormal test results can vary widely. Sometimes, the test indicates that you have abnormal cells of undetermined significance.
Other things that can cause abnormal test results include:. Viruses, including herpes, trichomoniasis, or human papillomavirus HPV , can also cause abnormal Pap smear results. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly all sexually active men and women eventually get HPV, the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States.
In most cases, your body fights off the infection within two years. Test results can indicate different types of abnormal cells, including:. We can evaluate the test results to see if other viruses, such as HPV, are present. Precancerous cells, also called squamous intraepithelial lesions, can be either low grade or high grade. The earlier that cancer is detected, the more treatment options a patient typically has. At Moffitt Cancer Center, we offer a comprehensive range of diagnostic tests and treatments that are backed by the latest advances in cervical cancer research.
As a National Cancer Institute -designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, we are continually investigating the newest options for preventing, detecting and treating cancer, and our patients directly benefit from our acclaimed clinical trials. We welcome patients with and without physician referrals. Virtual visits appointments are available, however, in most cases, a complete exam and evaluation in person will be needed to decide the best treatment.
Please call for support from a Moffitt representative. New Patients and Healthcare Professionals can submit an online form by selecting the appropriate buttonbelow. Jun 1, Issue. Am Fam Physician. What did my Pap smear show? Inflammation If inflammation redness is present in the cells on the Pap smear, it means that some white blood cells were seen on your Pap smear. Hyperkeratosis Hyperkeratosis is a finding of dried skin cells on your Pap smear. Read the full article. Get immediate access, anytime, anywhere.
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