Cervix Flashcards
what pathology changes are seen to the cervix when infected with HPV
koilocytosis
which types of hpv cause cervical cancer
16 and 18
what is CIN
preinvasive cervical cancer of the transformation zone
what is the main cancer of the ectocervix
squamous cancer
what is the main cancer of the endocervix
adeoncarcinoma
what is the screening test for cervical cancer
smear
when does cervical screening start
age 25
how often are women screened
Age 25–49 years — screening every 3 years.
Age 50–64 years — screening every 5 years.
A cervical sample should not be taken (unless you think the woman will not re-attend), if the woman:
Is menstruating.
Is less than 12 weeks postnatal.
Is less 12 weeks after a termination of pregnancy, or miscarriage.
Has a vaginal discharge or pelvic infection — treat the infection and take the sample on another occasion.
if abnormal smear, patients are referred for
colposcopy
what are the two stains used in colposcopy
acetowhite
iodine
in acetowhite, normal cells are
non staining
with iodine, normal cells
stain brown
white cells in acetowhite
are abnormal cells
non staining cells with iodine
are abnormal
