Cervical ectropion

Question 1

Cervical ectropion

Answer 1

Benign condition which looks like a ‘raw’ area on the cervix

Question 2

What is cervical ectropion caused by?

Answer 2

presence of columnar epithelium on the vagina l part of the cervix

Question 3

Clinical presentation of cervical ectropion

Answer 3

excessive clear odourless mucus type discharge

Question 4

Cause for Cervical ectropion

Answer 4

1. Puberty
2. Pill
3. Pregnancy

Question 5

Major risk of Cervical ectropion

Answer 5

1. Cervical ectropion - weaker columnar epithelium undergoes metaplasia to a ‘stronger’ squamous epithelium
2. Potential for malignant change due to HPV infection