Carcinoma of the Cervix

Question 1

Cervical carcinoma is the ________most common maliganancy

Answer 1

Second

Question 2

when does Cervical carcinoma occur

Answer 2

Occurs in 3rd – 4th decade of life

Question 3

what are risk factors

Answer 3

Human papilloma virus (HPV) infection
Early sexual activity
Multiple partners
Low socioeconomic status
Smoking 
Oral contraceptives
Weak immune system
Diethylstilbestrol (DES) exposure

Question 4

what are symptoms of carcinoma of the cervix

Answer 4

Abnormal vaginal discharge
Post-coital bleeding
Bladder irritability
Low back pain
Ureteral obstruction

Question 5

what are treatment options for cervix carcinoma

Answer 5

Cone biopsy to preserve fertility
Radiotherapy 
Extra cervical spread
Surgery
Radiotherapy/chemotherapy