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

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• The cervix of uterus has 2 parts namely the endocervix and ectocervix. The endocervix is the upper part of the cervix, lined by glandular epithelium. The ectocervix is the lower portion of the cervix, lined by squamous epithelium
• Benign Cervical Polyps are common tumors of the uterine cervix, found mostly in middle-aged and older women. They may be of 2 types depending on the location of the polyp within the cervix:
  • Benign endocervical polyp: It is a tumor of the uterine endocervix and is lined by glandular epithelium
  • Benign ectocervical polyp: It is a tumor of the uterine ectocervix and is lined by squamous epithelium. It is less commonly observed than an endocervical polyp
• There are no clearly established risk factors for a Benign Cervical Polyp and the cause of tumor formation is also unknown
• The tumor appears as a single small polyp in the cervix. No significant signs and symptoms or complications are noted for small-sized tumors. However, some women may present with abnormal bleeding following sex and/or abnormal vaginal discharge
• Treatment course includes close observation of the tumor in asymptomatic cases and surgical management, if necessary. In general, the prognosis of Benign Cervical Polyp is excellent with suitable treatment

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