cervical biopsy
Cervix cell extraction
A cervical biopsy is the surgical removal of a small tissue sample from the cervix—the narrow passage connecting the uterus to the vagina—for laboratory examination.
The procedure typically follows an abnormal Pap smear to check for precancerous or cancerous cells: The doctor recommended a cervical biopsy after finding irregular cells.
- precancerous lesionsAbnormal tissue that may become malignant
- histopathologyDisease study through tissue
- uterusFemale reproductive organ
- vaginaInternal female reproductive canal
- cytologyStudy of cells
adenocarcinoma · informed consent · waiting room · test results · squamous epithelium · microscopy · tissue sample · HPV testing · neoplasia · bleeding · transformation zone · inflammation · speculum · pelvic exam · infection · local anesthesia · LEEP · reproductive system
cervical biopsyvisual inspection
Examination by sight alone
pelvic ultrasound · Pap smear · colposcopy · CT scan · observation
cervical biopsytreatment
Care for an ailment
cryotherapy · hysterectomy · surgical removal · laser treatment
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