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What does it mean if pap smear results show endocervical and or squamous metaplastic cells are present?
Endocervical and/or squamous cells are normal on a pap smear. This notation on your result means the test was complete.
What is the correct order for taking smears for exfoliated cells for a pap smear?
vaginal, endocervical,cervical
What does a satisfactory pap smear mean?
Searching with the same question, I found this answer at: http://www.drfeelgood.com.au/articles/tests/understanding_pap_smears.htm The canal inside the cervix (endocervical canal) which leads to the uterus cavity is lined by cells which make a transition to become those of the internal lining of the uterus. The transition point can easily vary from woman to woman and even from time to time in the same woman. This transition is not visible with the naked eye. One theory is that the abnormal calls occur at the point of transition. This is why a doctor aims to get a sample from the endocervical canal. A pap smear result routinely reports the presence or absence of these endocervical cells. The aim is to have a representation of endocervical component ensuring that the transition point has been past. It is important to check with your doctor that the endocervical component is present. I always use a brush inserted into the cervix canal when I do a pap smear . I tell the patient whether I feel I have adequately sampled the area. If there is no endocervical component present I discuss with the patient that forcing the brush up any further may not be appropriate. We discuss risks versus benefits of screening tests and decide together whether we will take any further action on the matter.
No endocevical cells present on a pap smear?
No endocervical cells on a pap smear means that the pap was not completely adequate. This result can occur if the opening of the cervical canal is very narrow. It does not typically indicate a problem, but may require repeat testing soon.
If pap smear shows endocervical cells absent what kind of danger is that of the body?
There is no danger from a pap result with absent endocervical cells. This notation just means that there was incomplete sampling. The cause may be hormonal, or anatomical, but it means nothing for your health. Repeat the test as recommended by your health care provider.
What does it mean when there are no endocevical cells prese t on a pap smear?
No endocervical cells on a pap smear means that the pap was not completely adequate. This result can occur if the opening of the cervical canal is very narrow. It does not typically indicate a problem, but may require repeat testing soon.
Can the build-up of tissue on the cervix years after a cone biopsy is done make it difficult to get a good reading from a pap smear?
Yes, a history of cone biopsy, and advancing age, can make it hard to get endocervical cells during a pap smear.
Why would the endocervical component be missing?
The endocervical component may be missing in a Pap smear if the sample was not collected properly and did not include cells from the endocervix. This could result from inadequate sampling technique or the sample being taken from the wrong area of the cervix. It is important to ensure proper collection techniques to obtain a representative sample for accurate evaluation.
What does a endocervical component mean?
During Pap smear collection, the health care provider tries to sample both the ectocervix (the part of the cervix you can easily touch with a finger), and the endocervix (the part inside the opening in your cervix). The part of the smear that comes from inside is the endocervical component. A pap result that notes "no endocervical component" is not suggesting disease, but noting that the lab test is limited because on of the parts is missin.
What is endocervical fragments?
Endocervical fragments refer to tissue samples taken from the lining of the cervix during a medical procedure, such as a biopsy or Pap smear. These fragments are examined under a microscope to assess the health of the cervix and screen for abnormalities like infection or precancerous changes.
What is cellularity?
Scant Cellularity is an unsatisfactory result of a pap smear. The doctor did not get enough of the cells needed to get a true reading.
What is scant cellularity?
Scant Cellularity is an unsatisfactory result of a pap smear. The doctor did not get enough of the cells needed to get a true reading.
