Question: are atypical glandular cells cancerous?
Answer: The risk that atypical glandular cell (AGC) abnormalities reflect precancerous changes is as high as 11 percent, the risk of cervical cancer is as high as 1 percent, and the risk of endometrial (uterine) cancer is as high as 3 percent [3-5]. For most women with atypical glandular cells, colposcopy is performed.