This can develop into a sac and become a cholesteatoma. A rare congenital form of cholesteatoma (one present at birth) can occur in the middle ear and elsewhere, such as in the nearby skull bones. However, the type of cholesteatoma associated with ear infections is most common.
Screening Pap tests and pelvic examinations are important parts of preventive health care for . adult women: A . screening Pap test (also called a Pap smear) is a laboratory test that consists of a routine exfoliative cytology test (Papanicolaou test) for early detection of cervical cancer. It includes collection of a sample of cervical cells and a physicianâs interpretation of the test results. A . screening pelvic examination. helps detect
Screening tests are often used in clinical practice to assess the likelihood that a person has a particular medical condition. The rationale is that, if disease is identified early (before the manifestation of symptoms), then earlier treatment may lead to cure or improved survival or quality of life.