Cervical Biopsy
In cervical biopsy procedure a small piece of tissue from the cervix is removed for examination to check for cancer or precancerous conditions. It my be performed as part of a colposcopy, a procedure that uses a magnifying instrument to examine the cervix, besides also may be recommended after an abnormal Pap test or positive HPV test.
Cervical biopsy is done:
➔To diagnose abnormalities cervical cancer or precancerous cells (dysplasia).
➔After abnormal screening: To reconfirm the results of an abnormal Pap smear or a positive human papillomavirus (HPV) test.
➔To diagnose other conditions of noncancerous growths like polyps or to check for genital warts, which are linked to HPV.
The techniques to conduct a cervical biopsy may be,
➔Colposcopy-guided: Where a colposcope is used to get a close-up view of the cervix.
➔Punch biopsy: A sharp tool is used to pinch off small samples of cervical tissue.
➔Endocervical curettage (ECC): A small, spoon-shaped instrument or a thin brush is used to scrape tissue from inside the cervix.
➔Cone biopsy (conization): A cone-shaped piece of tissue is surgically removed from the cervix.
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