Cervical biopsy

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Female reproductive anatomy

Cervical biopsy

Cold cone biopsy

Colposcopy-directed biopsy

Cervical biopsy

Alternative Names:

Cervical punch biopsy; Biopsy - cervical punch; Biopsy of the cervix
Normal Values:

The tissue sample from the cervical biopsy will be examined by a pathologist who will report to your doctor whether the cells appear normal or abnormal.

What abnormal results mean:

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Abnormal results of the biopsy may indicate problems, such as abnormal tissue development or cell growth in the cervix (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia), or an invasive carcinoma (cancer).

Colposcopy may be used to keep track of precancerous abnormalities and look for recurrent abnormalities after treatment. Abnormalities that may be noted and either biopsied or monitored include any abnormal patterns in the blood vessels, whitish patches on the cervix, and areas that are inflamed, eroded, or atrophic (tissue wasting away).

Additional findings may indicate:

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