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Can the build-up of tissue on the cervix years after a cone biopsy is done make it difficult to get a good reading from a pap smear?
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∙ 11y ago
Yes, a history of cone biopsy, and advancing age, can make it hard to get endocervical cells during a pap smear.
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What is the medical term meaning removal of core of cervical tissue for biopsy?
Core biopsy of the cervix is not a normal procedure. Cone biopsy of the cervix is the medical term of removal of a portion of the cervix surrounding the cervical os.
What kind of cancer is diagnosed with a cone biopsy?
A cone biopsy is performed to diagnose cancer of the cervix or to detect precancerous changes.
What material is removed during a cone biopsy?
A cone biopsy is a surgical procedure in which a cone-shaped tissue sample from the cervix is removed for examination.
What does medical 57454 mean?
cervical endoscopy with biopsy[s] of the cervix and endocervical curettage
During a pap smear if a doctor finds a mass will a doctor do a biopsy?
Pap smear uses a small sample of cells gently collected from the cervix to look for cancer or precancerous problems on the cervix. A pap smear doesn't detect a mass. If a doctor finds a mass at the vulva or cervix at the time of your pelvic exam, a biopsy may be done. If the mass is internal, for example at the uterus or ovaries, it's not likely that you've have a biopsy that day.
What is conization?
Conization-- Cone biopsy; removal of a cone-shaped section of tissue from the cervix for diagnosis or treatment.
What is cervical conization?
Cervical conization is both a diagnostic and treatment tool used to detect and treat abnormalities of the cervix. It is also known as a cone biopsy or cold knife cone biopsy.
Is Endometrial Biopsy same as Pap Smear for menopause?
An endometrial biopsy looks for cancer of the lining of the uterus. A pap smear looks for cancer of the cervix. They are different tests with different purposes.
What is the purpose of a cervical conizaiton?
Cervical conization is performed if the results of a cervical biopsy have found a precancerous condition in the cervix.
What is the difference between Cervicectomy and cone biopsy?
Cervicectomy is the surgical excision (removal) of the uterine cervix.Cone biopsy is a procedure where a cone-shaped wedge of tissue is removed from the cervix and examined under a microscope.
An exfoliative biopsy of the cervix and surronding tissues is known as?
Papanicolaou test also known as pap smear test
Why has your cervix become difficult to locate?
because your finger isn't long enough?
