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What Do Predominantly Parabasal Cells Indicate In A Pap Smear?
Question: I just got pap smear back. it' said I have predominantly parabasal cells. Negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy. what does this mean. should I be worried. thanks
Brief Answer:
Normal report.
Detailed Answer:
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Parabasal cells are immature squamous cells seen on the cervix in the absence of oestrogen. They are often seen in post menopausal or post natal women or in those who are taking a progesterone only pill. It is not a cytological abnormality. Absence of intraepithelial lesion or malignancy suggests a normal report. No need to worry.
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Normal report.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Parabasal cells are immature squamous cells seen on the cervix in the absence of oestrogen. They are often seen in post menopausal or post natal women or in those who are taking a progesterone only pill. It is not a cytological abnormality. Absence of intraepithelial lesion or malignancy suggests a normal report. No need to worry.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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