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… Test Overview Colposcopy lets a doctor look at your vulva , … a small sample of tissue. This is called a biopsy. Then another doctor studies the tissue … small sample of the tissue. This is called a cervical biopsy . Usually several samples are …
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… Condition Basics What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer occurs when … your doctor will take a sample of tissue (biopsy). How is cervical cancer treated? … a diagnosis of cervical cancer include: Colposcopy and cervical biopsy. This test can …
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… beam is used to: Destroy (vaporize) abnormal cervical tissue that can be seen through a … CO2 laser can be used to do an excisional biopsy . Laser treatment takes about 15 to 30 … found on a Pap test have been confirmed by colposcopy and cervical biopsy . Moderate to …
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… treatment if abnormal cells are high in the cervical canal. In that case, another treatment, such as an excisional biopsy of the cervix, is recommended instead. … (HPV) test results have been confirmed by colposcopy . It can treat cell changes on the …
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… Overview Your doctor may take a sample, or biopsy, of abnormal tissue. The majority of … with a lighted magnifying instrument ( colposcopy ). A microscopic examination on the … of skin lesions also may be found. Abnormal cervical cell changes caused by HPV will be …
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… have this done if you've had a Pap test or colposcopy that shows tissue that isn't normal. … on how much was done. Depending on the biopsy results, you will have regular follow-up … abnormal cell changes or cancer. Learn more Cervical Cell Changes on a Pap Test How Well It …
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… cause symptoms? HPV, which causes most cervical cell changes, usually doesn't cause … cell changes are. For example, you may need: Colposcopy , a test to look at the vagina and … at under a microscope. This is called a biopsy. Treatment, if any, will depend on …
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… as abnormal changes on a Pap test. Abnormal cervical cell changes may get better on their … of HPV are present, more testing (such as a colposcopy or cervical biopsy ) may be recommended. A Pap test or an …
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… seem to increase the progression of abnormal cervical cell changes. Having abnormal cervical … Pap test may be evaluated further with colposcopy . This may be done during pregnancy … confirms abnormal tissue areas, a cervical biopsy may be done to diagnose the abnormal …
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… Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes Central Vascular Access … of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Excisional Biopsy for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes … Antigen (CEA) Test Colonoscopy Colposcopy Digital Rectal Examination …