cervical cancer Flashcards
signs
MOST IMPORTANT IS BLEDDING! its usually the first sign, and especiallt after sex then over time the bleeding heavier and more frequent
Light bleeding between periods
§ Menstrual bleeding that is longer and heavier than usual
§ Bleeding after intercourse
§ Increased vaginal discharge!!!!! usually begins as watery - red brownish
§ Bleeding after menopause
§ Pain during intercourse
§ Unexplained persistent pelvic or back pain
rf
multiple sexiual partners
started havign sex young
History of STD
what is a colposcopy
A colposcopy is a test to take a closer look at your cervix. The cervix is the opening to your womb from your vagina.
A colposcopy is often done if cervical screening finds changes to your cells that are caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). These changed cells can turn into cervical cancer cells.
types
squamous carcinoma
adenocarcinoma
how does one perfrom colposcoply
3% acetic acid – applied to entire
cervix – abnormal cells appear white
- increased protein production in
cells
tx
early stages: cone bipsy (diagnostic +theuareputic)
radical tracheelctomy - to preserve fertility remove the upper part of vagina, parametrium, and cervix and pelvic LN often removed to check
CIN treatment
intravaginal 5- fU
co
tarcheelctomy proecdrue
cervix, upper vagina and parametrium fertility sparing surgery. This is because it does not remove the womb (uterus), meaning it may be possible to become pregnant in the future. its done in the EARLY STAGES OF CERVCIAL CANCER LIKE STAGE 1
simple vs radical tracehelectomy
radical trachelectomy : cervix, upper vagina and parametrium
simple: just cervix
total hysterectomy
uterus + cervix are removed OVARIES + FT ARE CALM
radical hysterectomy
entire, uterus, upper vagina, parametrial tissue, LN
