What Does Presence Of Ascus On Pap Smear Test Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 27 Oct 2014

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Question : I XXXXXXX I was diagnosed with CIN 3 - and had a colcoscopy and LEEP.
Why now, 3 months later, why would my pap come back ASCUS?
What would your next move be?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Colposcopy with biopsy.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Presence of ASCUS on Pap smear does not signify cancer. Further cervical cancer is a slow growing tumour and I don't think you will develop it in 3 months period. Since you had LEEP done 3 months ago, cancer is not very likely.

Now the ASCUS finding may be secondary to the previous lesion or the test may be false positive. I will suggest for colposcopy and biopsy with endocervical curettage to see for any lesion or pathology. Beside that you should also be tested for HSV status.

Hope I have answered your query if you have further questions I will be happy to assist you.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa

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Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (14 hours later)

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You are always welcome.
Please feel free to ask in future also, I fee happy to help you.
Thanks
Good luck
Regards
Dr.Richa

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