title: Management of the patient with an abnormal Papanicolaou smear.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas 75235-9032.
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Iliya
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Yazigi
mesh_terms: 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