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Colposcopy
Studies from University of Wisconsin have provided new information about colposcopy
November 6th, 2008
According to recent research from the United States, "Colposcopy is used to evaluate women with genital tract abnormalities and abnormal cervical cytology. It is an office-based procedure during which the cervix is examined under illumination and magnification before and after application of dilute acetic acid." "Colposcopy may include a biopsy of lesions with characteristics of malignancy and premalignancy, such as acetowhite changes, abnormal vascular patterns, and failure to uptake iodine stain. Endocervical sampling may accompany colposcopy, particularly in the evaluation of nonpregnant women with cytology results of atypical glandular cells and adenocarcinoma in...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-11-06)
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