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The Pap smear
The Pap smear
Pap smears and cervical cancer
Pap smears and cervical cancer

Pap smear and treatment
Alternative Names:
Treatment - abnormal Pap smear

Information:

Question:
Does an abnormal Pap smear always need treatment?

Answer:
No, but the condition does need to be closely monitored. See Pap smear.

Question:
Can a Pap smear sometimes miss cervical cancers?

Answer:
As with all medical tests, a Pap smear is not 100% accurate. Pap smears are less likely to miss cervical cancers if a woman has one every year on a regular basis.
Review Date: 1/23/2002
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