cervical ectropion Flashcards
1
Q
what
A
columnar epithelium of endocervix entends out to ectocervix
2
Q
endocervix cells
A
columnar epithelium
fragile and prone to trauma - more likely to bleed with sex
3
Q
assoc with
A
higher oestrogen levels
- younger women
- COCP
- pregnancy
4
Q
transformation zone of cervix
A
border between columnar epithelium of endocervix and stratified squamous epithelium of ectocervix
5
Q
presentation
A
inc dischage
dysparaeunia
post coital bleeding
6
Q
OE
A
well-demarcated border between red, velvety columnar epithelium and pale pink squamous epithelium
7
Q
Mx - asymptomatic
A
none
8
Q
indication for treatment
A
problematic bleeding
9
Q
treatment options
A
cauterisation using silver nitrate
or
cold coagulation during colposcopy
