What body part is being visualized during a colposcopy?

What body part is being visualized during a colposcopy?

Your provider will look through the colposcope, which provides a magnified view of the cervix, vagina, and vulva. If any areas of tissue look abnormal, your provider may perform a cervical, vaginal, or vulvar biopsy.

What is the cervix diagram?

What is satisfactory colposcopy?

Satisfactory colposcopy is defined as visualization of the entire squamo-columnar junction and margins of any visible lesions. The squamo-columnar junction may be difficult to visualize in its entirety, which is a requirement of a satisfactory colposcopic examination.

What is leukoplakia of cervix?

Leukoplakia. A white patch visible on the cervical epithelium even before application of acetic acid is known as leukoplakia. The white patch is due to deposition of keratin in the epithelial cells. Leukoplakia can be induced by HPV infection or may be idiopathic.

What is a vulvar colposcopy?

Colposcopy (kol-POS-kuh-pee) is a procedure to closely examine your cervix, vagina and vulva for signs of disease. During colposcopy, your doctor uses a special instrument called a colposcope. Your doctor may recommend colposcopy if your Pap test result is abnormal.

What is mosaicism on colposcopy?

Fine mosaics are a network of fine-calibre blood vessels that appear in close proximity to one another, as a mosaic pattern, when viewed with the colposcope. These two vascular appearances may occur together and may be found in low-grade (CIN1) lesions.

How does a married woman get HPV?

You can get HPV by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the virus. It is most commonly spread during vaginal or anal sex. HPV can be passed even when an infected person has no signs or symptoms. Anyone who is sexually active can get HPV, even if you have had sex with only one person.

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