Three conventional examination methods for cervical erosion

Cervical erosion is a common pathological change of chronic cervicitis. It can be transformed from acute cervicitis or directly develop into cervical erosion without the symptoms of acute cervicitis. Some unmarried women may have cervical erosion-like appearance, but without inflammation. This is a physiological change, not erosion. Cervical erosion should be confirmed through professional routine examinations for symptomatic treatment.

1. Visual observation method

The naked eye observation method is very simple to operate and the examination price is also very cheap. It is a gynecological examination method suitable for the general public and can detect at least 2/3 of the lesions. Currently, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of naked eye observation in developing countries. After smearing the cervix with acetic acid white staining 3%-5% acetic acid solution, observe the reaction of the cervical epithelium to acetic acid, and then take a biopsy from the white lesion area for further examination.

2. Cervical cytology

Cytology is a method of using a wooden scraper or a small brush to scrape or brush the exfoliated cells on the surface of the cervix and observe the morphological changes of the cells under a microscope. There are two main methods of cervical cytology currently used. One is the traditional Pap smear method, which is less used. The other is liquid-based cytology, which uses a special small brush to brush along the surface of the cervix and the endocervical canal for several circles to collect more cells. After computer processing, it can be made into a single layer of cells, which can be clearly seen by doctors during diagnosis, which can improve the accuracy of diagnosis.

3. Pathological examination of cervical biopsy

This examination method involves taking a small piece of tissue from the site of lesion indicated by the colposcopy and sending it for pathological examination for confirmation. This is the gold standard for diagnosing cervical lesions.