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  2. Cervical polyp - Wikipedia

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    A cervical polyp is a common benign polyp or tumour on the surface of the cervical canal. [2] They can cause irregular menstrual bleeding but often show no symptoms. Treatment consists of simple removal of the polyp and prognosis is generally good. About 1% of cervical polyps will show neoplastic change which may lead to cancer.

  3. Polyp (medicine) - Wikipedia

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    A polyp is an abnormal growth of tissue projecting from a mucous membrane. ... A cervical polyp is a common benign polyp or tumor on the surface of the cervical canal

  4. List of ICD-9 codes 580–629: diseases of the genitourinary ...

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    622.7 Cervical polyp, NOS; 623 Noninflammatory disorders of vagina. 623.5 Leukorrhea, NOS; 624 Noninflammatory disorders of vulva and perineum. 624.1 Atrophy, vulva; 625 Pain and other symptoms associated with female genital organs. 625.0 Dyspareunia; 625.1 Vaginismus; 625.2 Mittelschmerz; 625.3 Dysmenorrhea; 625.4 Premenstrual tension syndrome ...

  5. Cervix - Wikipedia

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    Cervical polyps, which are benign overgrowths of endocervical tissue, if present, may cause bleeding, or a benign overgrowth may be present in the cervical canal. [47] Cervical ectropion refers to the horizontal overgrowth of the endocervical columnar lining in a one-cell-thick layer over the ectocervix. [57]

  6. Squamous metaplasia - Wikipedia

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    Common sites for squamous metaplasia include the bladder and cervix. Smokers often exhibit squamous metaplasia in the linings of their airways. These changes don't signify a specific disease, but rather usually represent the body's response to stress or irritation.

  7. Could the FDA's recently approved Pap smear alternative ... - AOL

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    An opportunity to improve screening rates. Early detection is the key to preventing cervical cancer deaths. Yet, data spanning June 2016 to May 2019 published in the American Journal of Preventive ...

  8. Gynecologic hemorrhage - Wikipedia

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    Gynecologic hemorrhage represents excessive bleeding of the female reproductive system. [1] [2] Such bleeding could be visible or external, namely bleeding from the vagina, or it could be internal into the pelvic cavity or form a hematoma.

  9. Endometrial polyp - Wikipedia

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    An endometrial polyp or uterine polyp is a mass in the inner lining of the uterus. [1] They may have a large flat base or be attached to the uterus by an elongated pedicle (pedunculated). [2] [3] Pedunculated polyps are more common than sessile ones. [4] They range in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters. [3]