In contrast to CIN, cervical cancer represents true invasion of cells beyond the epithelium into surrounding tissue. Cervical cancer may be detected in a biopsy performed during colposcopy for an abnormal Pap smear, or it may be visible to the naked eye when the doctor performs a speculum exam.
Imaging Tests to Determine Extent of Tumor Spread. If invasive cancer is detected on biopsy, additional tests are performed to determine the tumor spread. The extent of the spr...
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