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Cervical cancer is caused by infection with human papillomavirus. Inflammation in the cervix alone will not cause cancer. Talk to your health care provider for information about your pap or biopsy results, and what they mean in the context of your cervical cancer screening history.
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Is inflammation a sign of cervical cancer?
Occasionally a patient with repeated pap smears noting "NIL with partially obscuring inflammation" may be later found to have a precancerous lesion on the cervix, but inflammation of the cervix, or a finding on colposcopy biopsy of chronic inflammation, does not in itself indicate cervical cancer.
How does the cervix become red?
Some kinds of vaginal infections, improper tampon use, or other irritants cause inflammation of the cervix which makes it red.
What causes cervical dicoloration?
One of the main reasons for cervical discoloration is trichamonas vaginalis. It leads to what is called, "strawberry cervix" which is caused by inflammation due to the infection. Cervical cancer usually does not cause the same discoloration.
Which term means an inflammation of mucous membrane lining the cervix?
Cervicitis means inflammation of the cervix.
What are cellular changes associated with atrophy and inflammation on a Pap smear result?
The tissues of the cervix are inflamed, and the cause seems to be lack of estrogen.
What kinds of cancer can tobacco use cause?
lung, throat, mouth, bladder, kidney, pancreas, and cervix
Which term means an inflammation of the mucous membrane the cervix?
Colpitis
What other names is cervical cancer known by?
Cervical cancer is sometimes known by other names or terms, and these may include: Cervix Cancer: This is a straightforward term referring to cancer that originates in the cervix. Uterine Cervix Cancer: Specifies that the cancer occurs in the cervix of the uterus. Invasive Cervical Cancer: Refers to cancer that has invaded beyond the surface layer of the cervix. Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Cervix: Describes the specific type of cervical cancer that originates in the squamous epithelial cells lining the cervix. Adenocarcinoma of the Cervix: Refers to cervical cancer that originates in the glandular cells of the cervix. Cervical Carcinoma: A more formal term for cancer of the cervix. Malignant Neoplasm of the Cervix: A medical term indicating a cancerous growth in the cervix. Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN): Refers to precancerous changes in the cervix that may progress to cervical cancer if left untreated.
What has the author G Stephen Brown written?
G. Stephen Brown has written: 'Cancer of the cervix' -- subject(s): Cancer, Cervix Neoplasms, Cervix uteri, Programmed instruction, Programmed texts, Cervix neoplasms
What do reactive changes mean in a pap smear?
Mild acute inflammation on a pap smear, by itself, is not a cause for concern. Talk with your health care provider about whether additional testing for infection is required in your situation.
What is Stage II endometrial cancer?
The cancer involves the uterus and cervix
What is the meaning of cervical cancer?
Cervical cancer is uncontrolled growth of cells in the uterine cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that protrudes into the vagina.
