cervical polyp


cervical polyp

Gynecology A usually benign 'prolapse' of endocervical tissue from the cervix, with inflammation, congestion, ↑ estrogens; CPs are more common in ♀ > age 20 who have had children; some may cause bleeding and interfere with the menstrual cycle Diagnosis Pelvic exam, colposcopy, pap smears–cervical CA may be polypoid Treatment Excision

cervical polyp

A usually benign growth of the cervical mucosa.See also: polyp