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THE CERVIX: Colposcopy: Indications

• I. Introduction • V. Invasive Cancer of the Cervix
• II. Anatomy of the Uterine Cervix • VI. Colposcopy
• III. Histology of the Normal Cervix • VII: Cervical Cancer Screening and
Colposcopy During Pregnancy
• IV. Premalignant Lesions of the Cervix

Colposcopy is indicated whenever a magnified examination of cervical topography and epithelial character are needed. Common indications include:
  • Grossly visible or palpable abnormality of the cervix
  • Abnormal cervical cytology
  • Positive screening test for cervical neoplasia such as spectroscopy, cervicography, speculoscopy
  • Cervical cytology unsatisfactory due to unexplained inflammation
  • History of in-utero diethylstilbestrol (DES) exposure
  • Unexplained cervico-vaginal discharge
  • Unexplained abnormal lower genital tract bleeding
  • History of lower genital tract neoplasia (cervical, vaginal, vulvar)
  • Post-treatment surveillance

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