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Does Polyp On Cervix Indicate Cervical Cancer?

hi I recently went for my mirena coil to be replaced the doctor told me I had a polyp on my cervix and has arranged for me to have it removed. They replaced my coil. Can you tell me is there a risk of cervical cancer, all my previous smears have always been clear I am 39
Thu, 23 Apr 2015
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A polyp is usually a benign finger like outgrowth. It is at the cervix in your case and should be removed and seen under the microscope. While over 95 percent of polys in the cervix are benign and harmless in nature still 5 percent can get converted to a malignancy.

Your doctor has suggested right to get the polyp removed and then checked for any signs of malignancy. Please get the polyp removed and discuss the histopathology report with your doctor. It is most likely that your polyp will turn out to be benign and harmless. Surgery is advised in every patient with a polyp so that in the rare event of a malignant polyp, treatment ca be given at the earliest. Please do not worry.
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Does Polyp On Cervix Indicate Cervical Cancer?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. A polyp is usually a benign finger like outgrowth. It is at the cervix in your case and should be removed and seen under the microscope. While over 95 percent of polys in the cervix are benign and harmless in nature still 5 percent can get converted to a malignancy. Your doctor has suggested right to get the polyp removed and then checked for any signs of malignancy. Please get the polyp removed and discuss the histopathology report with your doctor. It is most likely that your polyp will turn out to be benign and harmless. Surgery is advised in every patient with a polyp so that in the rare event of a malignant polyp, treatment ca be given at the earliest. Please do not worry.