AGUS Pap Result

An AGUS Pap result is almost always referred for further evaluation. Although most AGUS results have benign causes, dysplasia in glandular cells (from within the cervical canal) tends to progress faster than in squamous cells, so it is important to track and treat it earlier. Around 20-40% of women with an AGUS Pap result will have moderate to severe dysplasia or even cancer (adenocarcinoma).

What's Next?

Colposcopy, Endocervical Curettage, and Possible Biopsy

Possible Endometrial Biopsy (and/or other endometrial evaluation) - Since a percentage of AGUS results come from abnormalities in the endometrium, is is not uncommon to do further evaluation in this area.

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