endocervix

Cervix

What is the cervix? The cervix is part of the female genital tract. It is found at the bottom of the uterus where it forms an opening into the endometrial cavity of the uterus. The cervix is commonly divided into two parts – the ectocervix and the endocervix which meet at an area called the …
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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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