The topic Adenocarcinoma of Uterine Cervix you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Adenocarcinoma of Cervix.

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• Carcinoma of the Cervix, the second most common cancer in women worldwide, is a malignant (capable of invading nearby and distant tissues) tumor of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus/womb
• The cervix is the tube that connects the uterus to the vagina. The inner part of this tube is lined by tall cells that secrete mucus (glandular cells) and the outer portion that opens into the vagina is covered by flattened cells (squamous cells). The junction between these two cells types, called the transformation zone, is the usual site of origin of Cervical Cancer
• The development of Cervical Cancer occurs slowly and the process of pre-cancerous changes (dysplasia) leading onto invasive cancer, generally takes place over years. Hence, periodic screening of women with Pap smears helps in early detection and management of any pre-cancerous change, before full blown malignancy develops
• Adenocarcinomas arise from the glandular cells of the inner portion of the cervix (the endocervix) and account for 10-20% of all Cervical Cancers. After squamous cell cancers, Adenocarcinomas of Cervix are the second most common type of tumors, affecting the cervix. This differentiation is based on the appearance of cells, when observed under a microscope
• Screening with Pap smear helps in early detection of pre-cancers and cancers. However, when compared to squamous cell carcinomas of the cervix, Pap screening for adenocarcinomas has not been proven to be as successful in reducing the number of invasive cancers. This is because the tumor is located higher up in the cervix and hence, the abnormal cells may not be sampled during a Pap test
• Any abnormality found on a Pap smear, is further scrutinized with an instrument, called a colposcope, and a biopsy of the abnormal areas performed, to make a diagnosis
• If the biopsy shows Cervical Adenocarcinoma; then, the tumor is staged (growth and spread of cancer is examined) and treatment options chosen, based on the staging

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