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===Physical examination=== | |||
* Precancerous changes of the cervix and early stage cervical cancer,physical examination findings can be normal. Special tests and tools are needed to spot such conditions: | |||
:* A Pap smear is used for screening precancers and cervical cancer, but final diagnosis cannot be made. | |||
:* The human papillomavirus ([[HPV]]) DNA test may be done along with a [[pap test]]. Or it may be used after a woman has had an abnormal Pap test result. It may also be used as a main test. | |||
:* If abnormal changes are found, the cervix is usually examined using [[colposcope]].cervical biopsy can be taken form tissue and examined. | |||
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Physical examination
- Precancerous changes of the cervix and early stage cervical cancer,physical examination findings can be normal. Special tests and tools are needed to spot such conditions:
- A Pap smear is used for screening precancers and cervical cancer, but final diagnosis cannot be made.
- The human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test may be done along with a pap test. Or it may be used after a woman has had an abnormal Pap test result. It may also be used as a main test.
- If abnormal changes are found, the cervix is usually examined using colposcope.cervical biopsy can be taken form tissue and examined.