endocervix

HPV Associated Adenocarcinoma of the Cervix: Understanding Your Pathology Report

HPV-associated adenocarcinoma is a type of cervical cancer that develops from the glandular cells lining the inside of the cervix. These cells normally produce mucus and form the lining of the cervical canal, the passageway connecting the uterus to the vagina. HPV-associated adenocarcinoma is caused by persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) types, particularly HPV18, …
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Endocervical Polyp: Understanding Your Pathology Report

An endocervical polyp is a noncancerous growth in the cervix. These growths develop inside the endocervical canal, the passage that connects the uterus to the vagina. Endocervical polyps are made up of mucus-producing endocervical glands and supporting tissue called stroma. They are called polyps because they project outward from the surface of the cervix, creating …
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