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cancer of the cervix |
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- The cervix is the opening between the vagina and the uterus. Cancer of the cervix is a malignant tumour on the cervix. Pre-cancerous changes in the cells on the top layer of the cervix are an early sign that cervical cancer may develop. |
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cervical biopsy |
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- A cervical biopsy involves the removal of a small sample of tissue from the cervix. The cervix is the lowest part of the uterus and contains the opening from the uterus to the vagina. The tissue sample is called a biopsy. |
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cervical dysplasia |
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- Cervical dysplasia is a condition in which a woman has abnormal changes in the top layer of cells of her cervix. The cervix is the opening between the vagina and the uterus. The changes are local and have not spread more deeply into the cervix or to other sites in the body. |
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choriocarcinoma |
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- Choriocarcinoma is a rare form of cancer in tissue in the reproductive system. This type of cancer usually affects women, but also includes a very rare type of testicular cancer in men. |
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colposcopy |
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- Colposcopy involves the use of a special lighted microscope to magnify the surface of the cervix during a pelvic examination. The cervix is the lowest part of the uterus and contains the opening from the uterus to the vagina. |
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cancer of the uterus |
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endometrial biopsy |
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molar pregnancy |
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hysterectomy, abdominal |
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pelvic examination |
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- During a pelvic examination, a doctor checks a woman's outer and inner genitals for any abnormalities. |
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Pap smear |
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hysteroscopy for abnormal vaginal bleeding |
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- A hysteroscope is a small metal tube connected to a light source and camera. It magnifies the cervical opening, uterine cavity, and the openings of the fallopian tubes during a procedure called hysteroscopy. |
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hysteroscopy for intrauterine defect |
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- A hysteroscope is a small metal tube connected to a light source and camera. It magnifies the cervical opening, uterine cavity, and the openings of the fallopian tubes during a procedure called hysteroscopy. |
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