Presentation
(The word “lesion” refers to an area of abnormal tissue; “intraepithelial” means that the abnormal cells are present only in the surface layer of the cervix.) [cervix.cz]
Stage I: There is a small amount of tumor present that has not spread to any lymph nodes, organs, or distant areas of the body. [medicinenet.com]
Conclusion: The present study data can be used for estimation of load of the benign and malignant tumours of uterine cervix. [ijmhs.net]
Tumors of the lacrimal gland may present as proptosis and changes in vision. ACC arising in the tracheobronchial tree may present with respiratory symptoms, while tumors arising in the larynx may lead to changes in speech. [oralcancerfoundation.org]
We herein present an unusual case of cervical squamous cell carcinoma and endometrial adenocarcinoma occurring simultaneously. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Psychiatrical
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Fear
However, many women do not undergo cervical cancer screening for the following reasons: fear, shame, physical limitations, cultural or religious considerations and lack of access to health care services. [aetna.com]
Workup
Recognition of the etiologic role of human papillomavirus ( HPV ) infection in cervical cancer has led to the recommendation of adding HPV testing to the screening regimen in women 30-65 years of age (see Workup). [emedicine.medscape.com]
The patient may come to the otolaryngologist with a new-onset neck mass and no previous evaluation or may have had extensive evaluation including systemic workup and imaging studies. [jamanetwork.com]
Workup of a patient with a mass in the neck. Adv Surg. 1995;28:371–83. 6. Johnson IJ, Smith I, Akintunde MO, Robson AK, Stafford FW. Assessment of preoperative investigations of thyroglossal cysts. J R Coll Surg Edinb. 1996;41:48–9. 7. [aafp.org]
Microbiology
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Chlamydia
Having other STIs — such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV/AIDS — increases your risk of HPV. A weak immune system. [mayoclinic.org]
Certain risk factors have been identified that increase a woman's risk for developing cervical cancer: Tobacco smoking HIV infection Immune system suppression Past or current Chlamydia infection Overweight Long-term use of oral contraceptives (although [medicinenet.com]
If you are sexually active and have a higher risk for STDs, get tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis yearly. Take an HIV test at least once, more frequently if you’re at risk. [webmd.com]
Treatment
Treatment Options by Stage For information about the treatments listed below, see the Treatment Option Overview section. [cancer.gov]
Continued Medical Treatment for Cervical Cancer Treatment for precancerous lesions differs from that of invasive cervical cancer. [webmd.com]
Treatment The stage of your cancer helps your doctor to decide which treatment you need. [cancerresearchuk.org]
Radiation therapy is another common treatment. [medicinenet.com]
In advanced cancer, palliative treatment may help someone to live longer and to live comfortably, even if they cannot be cured. Palliative treatment can also mean using medicines to reduce or control the side effects of cancer treatments. [cervix.cz]
Prognosis
Conley J, Hamaker RC: Prognosis of malignant tumors of the parotid gland with facial paralysis. Arch Otolaryngol 1975;101:39–41. [karger.com]
What is the prognosis for cervical cancer? Can it be cured? What are the survival rates? As with most cancers, the prognosis is better for cancers that are detected in early stages than for advanced cancers. [medicinenet.com]
Types of cervical cancer The type of cervical cancer that you have helps determine your prognosis and treatment. The main types of cervical cancer are: Squamous cell carcinoma. [mayoclinic.org]
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. [cancer.gov]
[…] unusual subtypes of cervical neoplasm, including villoglandular adenocarcinoma, small cell undifferentiated carcinoma, adenoid basal cell carcinoma, and adenoid cystic carcinoma are reviewed, with emphasis on differential histologic features, as the prognosis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Etiology
Because of its etiological diversity, there is an age range of onset that can reach from the pediatric to the elderly patient. [scielo.br]
Etiology/Epidemiology A wide age range has been reported for adenoid cystic carcinoma, including cases in the pediatric age group. Most individuals are diagnosed with the disease in the fourth through sixth decades of life. [oralcancerfoundation.org]
It typically presents in the head and neck as cervical adenopathy of unknown etiology. Multiple biopsies showing florid lymphoid hyperplasia are frequently required to establish the diagnosis. [aafp.org]
Recognition of the etiologic role of human papillomavirus ( HPV ) infection in cervical cancer has led to the recommendation of adding HPV testing to the screening regimen in women 30-65 years of age (see Workup). [emedicine.medscape.com]
The etiology and pathogenesis of synchronous cancers remain unclear. When similar tissues of the female genital tract are subjected to carcinogen exposure during fetal/embryological development, synchronous tumors may develop ( 5 ). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Epidemiology
The change in the epidemiologic trend in the United States has been attributed to mass screening with Papanicolaou (Pap) tests, which permits detection and treatment of preinvasive disease. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. 19 (2): 511–6. doi : 10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-09-0790. PMID 20086109. Liu Y, Lu Z, Xu R, Ke Y (February 2016). [en.wikipedia.org]
Etiology/Epidemiology A wide age range has been reported for adenoid cystic carcinoma, including cases in the pediatric age group. Most individuals are diagnosed with the disease in the fourth through sixth decades of life. [oralcancerfoundation.org]
Epidemiologic classification of human papillomavirus types associated with cervical cancer. N Engl J Med 2003; 348:518-27. [ijp.iranpath.org]
Our paper discussed its epidemiology, clinical symptoms, pathologic characters, therapeutic method as well as magnetic resonance imaging findings suggesting the diagnosis and differential diagnosis, including precontrast scan, contrast scan and diffusion [journals.lww.com]
Pathophysiology
Porth pathophysiology: concepts of altered health states (1st Canadian ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. p. 660. ISBN 978-1-60547-781-7. Robbins S, Kumar V, Abbas A, Fausto N (2007). [en.wikipedia.org]
Pathophysiology Human papillomavirus ( HPV ) infection must be present for cervical cancer to occur. HPV infection occurs in a high percentage of sexually active women. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Prevention
When exposed to HPV, a woman's immune system typically prevents the virus from doing harm. [mayoclinic.org]
Continued Avoidance of HPV infection is important in the prevention of precancerous and cancerous changes of the cervix. Prevention measures include: Abstinence from sex is recommended as one way to prevent the transmission of HPV. [webmd.com]
Is there a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer? Yes, cervical cancer often can be prevented with vaccination and modern screening techniques that detect precancerous changes in the cervix. [medicinenet.com]
Using condoms during sex offers some protection against HPV, but it cannot always prevent infection because the virus is also spread through skin-to-skin contact of the wider genital area. [nhs.uk]