Cervical cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common type of cervical cancer?
A
squamous cell carcinoma, followed by adenocarcinoma
2
Q
Risk factors for cervical cancer
A
- Non engagement with cervical smears
- Early sexual activity and lack of protection/promiscuity
- Smoking
- HIV
- COCP use for more than 5 years
- Increased number of pregnancies
- Family hx
3
Q
Symptoms of cervical cancer/ typical presentation
A
- Abnormal bleeding e.g. intermenstrual, postcoital, post menopausal
- Vaginal discharge
- Pelvic pain
- Dyspareunia
4
Q
Appearance of cervix on speculum examination in cervical cancer
A
- ulceration
- inflammation
- bleeding
- visible tumour
