Management of the patient with an abnormal Papanicolaou smear.
Any patient with an abnormal Papanicolaou smear should undergo colposcopic evaluation. Histologic examination of tissue obtained by biopsy and by endocervical curettage is essential for a proper diagnosis. Conization of the cervix has very well-defined indications.
Iliya
F A
FA
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas 75235-9032.
Yazigi
R
R
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D065006:Papanicolaou Test; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D002577:Uterine Cervical Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D014626:Vaginal Smears