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Colposcopy - directed biopsy

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Publication Year: 2010
Language: English
Website: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003913.htm

A colposcopy-directed biopsy uses a colposcope to aid in the viewing of the surface of the cervix. It helps identify areas on the surface which show abnormalities. This fact sheet provides general information regarding this procedure which includes: how the test is performed, how to prepare for the test, and what your results may indicate.

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