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Occasionally a patient with repeated pap smears noting "NIL with partially obscuring inflammation" may be later found to have a precancerous lesion on the cervix, but inflammation of the cervix, or a finding on colposcopy biopsy of chronic inflammation, does not in itself indicate Cervical cancer.
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Can Inflammation in the cervix cause cancer?
Cervical cancer is caused by infection with human papillomavirus. Inflammation in the cervix alone will not cause cancer. Talk to your health care provider for information about your pap or biopsy results, and what they mean in the context of your cervical cancer screening history.
When is a hysteroscopy not performed?
The procedure is not performed on women with cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, or acute pelvic inflammation.
What causes cervical dicoloration?
One of the main reasons for cervical discoloration is trichamonas vaginalis. It leads to what is called, "strawberry cervix" which is caused by inflammation due to the infection. Cervical cancer usually does not cause the same discoloration.
Is cervical cancer free?
Yes. You do not need to pay to get cervical cancer.
What type of diseases does a pap smear test for?
can detect cervical cancer, precancerous changes, inflammation (vaginitis), infections, and some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The Pap test can occasionally detect endometrial (uterine) cancer or ovarian cancer
What other names is cervical cancer known by?
Cervical cancer is sometimes known by other names or terms, and these may include: Cervix Cancer: This is a straightforward term referring to cancer that originates in the cervix. Uterine Cervix Cancer: Specifies that the cancer occurs in the cervix of the uterus. Invasive Cervical Cancer: Refers to cancer that has invaded beyond the surface layer of the cervix. Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Cervix: Describes the specific type of cervical cancer that originates in the squamous epithelial cells lining the cervix. Adenocarcinoma of the Cervix: Refers to cervical cancer that originates in the glandular cells of the cervix. Cervical Carcinoma: A more formal term for cancer of the cervix. Malignant Neoplasm of the Cervix: A medical term indicating a cancerous growth in the cervix. Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN): Refers to precancerous changes in the cervix that may progress to cervical cancer if left untreated.
What type of cancer does pitbull have?
Cervical cancer
What cancer does jade goody have?
She had cervical cancer.
Can you get cancer on your fanny?
Yes. Cervical cancer.
Can you get cervical cancer from girl on girl contact?
There is a link between a specific virus and Cervical cancer being more likely. However girl on girl will not make you more likely to get cervical cancer, otherwise there would be a huge number of lesbians worldwide with cervical cancer.
Can you pass cervical cancer before colcoscopy to sexual partner?
Cervical cancer is not contagious. However the virus, HPV, is sexually transmitted. There is a strong association between HPV infection and cervical cancer.
What are sign of cervical cancer?
pelvic pain......bleeding after intercourse, bleeding after menopause, Bleeding that occurs between regular menstraul period
