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ObGyn/Pregnancy issues - what is conization of fetus

Expert: Lawrence Jay Rappaport <B>M.D.</B> - 3/19/2004

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what conization of womb

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When we get a slightly abnormal PAP smear, we have to see what the cells of the cervix look like under the microscope. A conization of the cervix (or uterus) is a procedure where a cone-shaped section of the tip of the uterus (cervix) is removed and sent to pathology to be examined for the presence of abnormal cells. A D&C is also usually done at the same time to take a sample of the endometrium (inside of the uterus) to also test for abnormal cells.

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