endocervix

HPV Associated Adenocarcinoma of the Cervix: Understanding Your Pathology Report

HPV-associated adenocarcinoma is a type of cervical cancer that develops from glandular cells in the cervix. Glandular cells produce mucus and line the cervical canal, which connects the uterus to the vagina. This cancer is called HPV-associated because it is caused by infection with high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV). Persistent infection with these viruses …
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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, which is the passage that connects the uterus to the vagina. Polyps are made of mucus-producing endocervical glands and supporting tissue called stroma. They are called polyps because they project outward from the surface, creating a finger-like or …
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