What does a colposcopy tell you?

A colposcopy is used to find cancerous cells or abnormal cells that can become cancerous in the cervix, vagina, or vulva. These abnormal cells are sometimes called “precancerous tissue.” A colposcopy also looks for other health conditions, such as genital warts or noncancerous growths called polyps.

What is LEEP conization?

Conization (cone biopsy) and LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure) are treatments that identify and remove abnormal tissue from the cervix in cases of cervical dysplasia. Conization is also called a cone biopsy because it removes a cone-shaped section of abnormal tissue for laboratory examination.

What is a microscopic examination of cells scraped from the vagina and cervix?

So, what is a Pap smear? A Pap smear is a microscopic examination of cells scraped from the opening of the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus, or womb, that opens at the top of the vagina. The test looks for cervical cancer or abnormal cells.

What is the surgical puncture through the posterior wall of the vagina to withdraw intraperitoneal fluid for examination?

Culdocentesis is a procedure in which peritoneal fluid is obtained from the cul de sac of a female patient. It involves the introduction of a spinal needle through the vaginal wall into the peritoneal space of the pouch of Douglas.

Why colposcopy is done?

A colposcopy is a simple procedure used to look at the cervix, the lower part of the womb at the top of the vagina. It’s often done if cervical screening finds abnormal cells in your cervix.

What happens after a positive colposcopy?

After a colposcopy, your colposcopist will usually be able to tell you what they have found straight away. If there is any uncertainty, a small sample of tissue from the cervix may need to be removed (a biopsy) for further examination. In some cases, abnormal cells can be treated during your colposcopy.

What is cold knife?

Listen to pronunciation. (kold nife koh-nih-ZAY-shun) A procedure in which a cone-shaped piece of abnormal tissue is removed from the cervix using a scalpel or laser knife. Some of the tissue is then checked under a microscope for signs of disease, such as cervical cancer.

What is a cold cone?

The cold cone biopsy is a surgical procedure requiring general anesthesia and is indicated by the presence of precancerous changes in the cervix. In the cold cone removal procedure, a small cone-shaped sample of tissue is removed from the cervix and examined under a microscope for any signs of cancer.

Does Pap smear hurt?

The Pap smear shouldn’t hurt, but it might be uncomfortable. The good news is, it’s over quickly.

What is herniation or downward protrusion of the urinary bladder through the wall of the vagina called?

Anterior prolapse (cystocele) A dropped or prolapsed bladder (cystocele) occurs when the bladder bulges into the vaginal space.

What is a herniation or downward protrusion of the urinary bladder through the vaginal wall called Group of answer choices?

Cystocele (prolapse of the bladder, dropped bladder): This can occur when the front wall of the vagina (pubocervical fascia) prolapses. As a result, the bladder may prolapse into the vagina. When this condition occurs, the urethra usually prolapses as well. A urethral prolapse is also called a urethrocele.