cervical cancer

Adenocarcinoma of the cervix

Adenocarcinoma is a type of cervical cancer. It develops from columnar cells normally found on the surface of the endocervix. Most tumours start from a non-invasive type of cancer called endocervical adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS). What are the symptoms of adenocarcinoma of the cervix? The most common symptom of adenocarcinoma of the cervix is abnormal …
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Adenocarcinoma in situ of the cervix

What is adenocarcinoma in situ of the cervix? Adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS) is a precancerous disease in the cervix. The disease starts from glands in a part of the cervix called the endocervix. If not treated, AIS can turn into a type of cervical cancer called endocervical adenocarcinoma. Is adenocarcinoma in situ a type of …
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HPV associated squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix

HPV associated squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix is a type of cervical cancer. It starts in the squamous cells, which are the flat cells that line the surface of the cervix. These cells form the outermost layer of the cervix and are the most common site where HPV infection leads to cancerous changes. This …
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HPV associated endocervical adenocarcinoma

HPV associated endocervical adenocarcinoma is a type of cervical cancer. It starts in the glandular cells that line the endocervical canal, the part of the cervix that connects the uterus to the vagina. These cells normally produce mucus, but when they become cancerous, they grow abnormally and can spread into surrounding tissues. This cancer is …
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