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Explanation Of Cervical Smear Showing Squamous Metaplastic Cells?

cervical smear for cytology results gross: received one smear microscopic description: smear shows very few superficial and intermediate squamous cells, endocervical cells and squamous metaplastic cells with inflammatory cell infiltrate. kindly repeat smear. please explain
Mon, 7 Apr 2014
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hi..welcome to healthcare magic..superficial,intermediate squamous cells, endocervical cells are normal features of cervical smear. squamous metaplastic cells occur as a response to persistent inflammation. inflammatory cell infiltrate suggests that there is infection, which will subside if treated with antibiotics. you can repeat the smear after a course of antibiotics. good luck.
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Explanation Of Cervical Smear Showing Squamous Metaplastic Cells?

hi..welcome to healthcare magic..superficial,intermediate squamous cells, endocervical cells are normal features of cervical smear. squamous metaplastic cells occur as a response to persistent inflammation. inflammatory cell infiltrate suggests that there is infection, which will subside if treated with antibiotics. you can repeat the smear after a course of antibiotics. good luck.