Pedunculated masses, usually single, varying in size that protrude from the cervix, usually originating from the endocervical but can be seen in the ectocervical canal. Cervical poly...
The majority of cervical polyps are asymptomatic.
Some cause abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge.
Intermenstr...
There is no clear indication for removal of asymptomatic cervical polyps, although it is often done (4)[B].
Indications for removal of polyps are abnormal vaginal bleeding, such as postcoital...
Dehner LP, Jarzembowski JA, Hill DA. Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the uterine cervix: a report of 14 cases and a discussion of its unusual clinicopathological associations. Mod Pat...
N84.1 Polyp of cervix uteri
O34.40 Maternal care for other abnormalities of cervix, unspecified trimester
622.7 Mucous polyp of cervix
654.60 Other congenital or acquired abnormality of ce...
There is no clear indication to remove an asymptomatic polyp unless there is a suspicion of malignancy. Removal is recommended if the patient is symptomatic or if lesion is large.
Cervi...
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<bold>(1) Gently grasp the polyp with ring forceps, apply traction, and twist until it falls off.</bold>
<bold>(2) Alternatively, a small polyp may be biopsied off with a Tischler biopsy forceps.</bold>
Cervical Polyp A polyp typically develops in the endocervical canal and may protrude visibly at the cervical os. It is soft, red, and rather fragile. Cervical polyps are benign.
Cervical Polyp A polyp typically develops in the endocervical canal and may protrude visibly at the cervical os. It is soft, red, and rath...
Endocervical polyp. A low-power photomicrograph shows cystic endocervical glands in a chronically inflamed stroma.