Manhattan Medical Malpractice Lawyer Explains The Causes of Cervical Cancer Medical Malpractice

Learn the top causes of cervical cancer misdiagnosis.

Getting misdiagnosed with cervical cancer is very confusing and life-changing. According to Manhattan Medical Malpractice Lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter, the most common cause of this mistake is a false negative on a pap smear.

"One of the main causes of cervical cancer misdiagnosis is a false negative on a pap smear. Studies have shown that 4 out of 10 pap smears can return a false negative even when pre-cancerous or cancerous cells are present in the cervix," attorney Reiter wrote on his resource blog.

Attorney Reiter said that this kind of mishap can be avoided when doctors perform additional testing on patients, especially those who have a high risk of developing cervical cancer. Patients with pre-cancerous cells in their cervix should also undergo the same.

Another cause of cervical cancer medical malpractice, according to attorney Reiter, is misinterpreting the results of a pap smear.

"In some cases, doctors may even misinterpret the results of a pap smear, believing the test has cleared a patient when there are actually pre-cancerous or cancerous cells present. This can cause a patient to go without potentially life-saving treatment."

Attorney Reiter encourages individuals who suffer from cervical cancer misdiagnosis to seek legal help immediately.

Source: Misdiagnosis of Cervical Cancer Report by New York City Cancer Misdiagnosis Lawyer

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