nabothian cysts Flashcards
1
Q
what
A
fluid filled cysts often seen on surface of cervix
harmless and unrelated to cervical cancer
2
Q
why
A
columnar epithelium produces cervical mucus
when squamous epithelium covers columnar , mucus becomes trapped and forms cyst
3
Q
when can happen
A
after childbirth
minor trauma
cervicitis 2ry to trauma
4
Q
presentation
A
usually incidental findings
dont typically cause symptoms
5
Q
OE
A
smooth rounded bumps on cervix near os
whitish or yellow appearance
6
Q
Mx - diagnosis clear
A
reassurance
7
Q
Mx -diagnosis unclear
A
colposcopy
occasionally can be excised/biopsied to exclude other pathology
