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A cervical punch biopsy is a procedure in which a small amount of tissue is removed from the cervix using a hollow punch. The tissue is then sent for microscopic examination. This is usually done to obtain a diagnosis or to rule one out.

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What is a visual examination of vaginal and cervical tissues using a type of microscope with a magnifying lens and powerful light?

cervical punch biopsy


Do cervical biopsy's hurt?

There is a strong but brief cramp at the moment of the cervical biopsy. It does not hurt like a biopsy of the outside skin might.


Does stomach bloat after a cervical biopsy?

I had a cervical biopsy and yes my stomach did bloat and I had a lot of cramping and bleeding.


A surgical procedure to core out a disk of skin for microscopic analysis is a?

It is called punch biopsy


What is the difference between a cervical biopsy and a cone biopsy?

A cervical biopsy typically involves the removal of a small sample of tissue from the cervix for examination, while a cone biopsy, also known as a conization, involves removing a cone-shaped piece of tissue from the cervix that extends deeper into the cervical canal. Cone biopsy is usually performed when a larger tissue sample is needed for diagnosis or treatment.


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 a cone biopsy also known as?

Also called cervical conization, a cone biopsy is done to diagnose cervical cancer or to remove cancerous or precancerous tissue.


What is the Visual examination of vaginal and cervical tissues using a type of microscope with powerful lights called?

The visual examination of vaginal and cervical tissues using a type of microscope with powerful lights is called colposcopy. It allows doctors to closely examine these tissues for any abnormalities or signs of disease, such as cervical cancer.


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.


Can you go in a spa 2 days after cervical biopsy?

You should avoid going into a spa for two to three weeks after cervical biopsy. Your skin needs time to heal.


What is the type of microscope with a magnifying lens and powerful lights to view vaginal and cervical tissues called?

A colposcope is the type of microscope used to view vaginal and cervical tissues. It has a magnifying lens and strong lights to provide a detailed view of these tissues for examination and evaluation of abnormalities or lesions.


What is another name for cervical conization?

It is also known as a cone biopsy or cold knife cone biopsy.