Non STI/Ca related Cervical Findings

Question 1

Define Polyps?

Answer 1

smooth, red, finger-shpaed growth in the cervix.

Question 2

do they require removal or treatment

Answer 2

not unless causing discomfort to patient. Benign.

Question 3

causes?

Answer 3

infection, chronic inflammation, increase estrogen’s levels or congestion of blood vessels in canal

Question 4

Define Nabothian Cyst

Answer 4

cysts filled with mucus secreted by cervical glands - look like tiny bumps - benign

Question 5

Define Bartholin Cysts

Answer 5

Bartholin glands are two small organs under the skin on either side of labia that produce small amount of fluid for moisture. Occasionally can become blocked and lead to infection, most cysts go away on their own unless they become infected

Question 6

Deinfe Cervical Ectopy

Answer 6

when soft cells ( glandular cells ) that line inside of cervical canal spread to the outer surface of your cervix, outside normally has hard cells ( epithelial cells) - considered a normal presentation

Question 7

cause of cervical ectropy

Answer 7

most common is hormonal changes, like COCs, often resolves on its own, but occasionally can cause bleeding and pain