cervical

Microglandular hyperplasia of the cervix

Microglandular hyperplasia is a benign (noncancerous) condition of the cervix. It occurs when the glandular cells in the cervix, which normally produce mucus, increase in number and form small, crowded gland-like structures. This condition is not harmful and is often found by chance during an examination or biopsy. The term “hyperplasia” refers to the increased …
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Tunnel clusters of the cervix

Tunnel clusters are groups of glandular structures found in the cervix. These structures are lined by cells that normally produce mucus in the cervix. Tunnel clusters are benign (noncancerous) and typically form as part of a normal healing process in the cervix. They can look like small tunnels or tubes, which is how they get …
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Nabothian cyst of the cervix

A nabothian cyst is a small, fluid-filled sac that forms on the surface of the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. Nabothian cysts are common and benign (noncancerous), meaning they are not harmful. They form when mucus-producing glands in the cervix become blocked, trapping the mucus …
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ASC-US on a Pap smear of the cervix

What does ASC-US mean on a Pap smear of the cervix? ASC-US stands for atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance. It means that abnormal cells were found on the surface of your cervix when the Pap smear was performed. Does ASC-US on a Pap smear mean cancer? No. ASC-US does not mean cancer. However, it …
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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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Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion of the cervix

Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) is a precancerous condition of the cervix caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). It is made up of abnormal squamous cells that have been infected and changed by the virus. These cells are found in the transformation zone, a part of the cervix where normal glandular cells are gradually replaced …
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High grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) of the cervix

High grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) is a precancerous condition of the cervix caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). It is made up of abnormal squamous cells that have been infected and changed by the virus. These cells are found in the transformation zone, a part of the cervix where normal glandular cells are gradually replaced …
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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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Endocervical polyp

What is an endocervical polyp? An endocervical polyp is a non-cancerous growth in the cervix. It is made up of endocervical glands and stroma. This type of growth is called a polyp because it sticks out from the inner surface of the endocervical canal. What are common symptoms of an endocervical polyp? Symptoms of an …
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How to read your Pap test report

What is a Pap test? The Pap test is a screening test that looks for abnormal cells in the vaginal portion of the uterine cervix. It is called a screening test because it is designed to detect disease before a person experiences any symptoms. The test was named after Dr. Georgios Papanicolaou who invented the …
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