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reproductive system
cervicitis
diagnoses
definition and etiology
definition:
Inflammation of the uterine cervix.
etiology:
The cervix may become inflamed from vaginitis; ectropion; STDs; forgotten tampons, spermicides, IUDs; abortion; or vitamin deficiencies (especially folic acid and vitamin A).
signs and symptoms
signs and symptoms:
Red, inflamed cervix: may see injection
Easily friable
Cervical discharge: thick, yellowish/whitish, may be tinged with blood
Painful menstruation, lower abdominal pain
Ectropion
lab findings:
(+) Pap smear for inflammation
(+) wet prep for vaginitis
(+) STD culture
course and prognosis
While most cervicitis is benign, if left untreated cervical changes (dysplasia), spontaneous abortion, spread of infection to uterine tissue or adnexa, or sterility may occur.
If a true infection is the cause (e.g. gonorrhea) then the conventional treatment consists of antibiotic therapy.
differential diagnosis
Nabothian cyst.
Carcinoma.
Chancre.
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