Cervical biopsy

Author: Mikael Häggström
This article includes endocervical curettage.

Comprehensiveness

On this resource, the following formatting is used for comprehensiveness:

• Minimal depth
• (Moderate depth)
• ((Comprehensive))

Fixation

Generally 10% neutral buffered formalin.

  See also: General notes on fixation

Gross processing

Example report:

(Optionally: A. Container is labeled - __. The specimen is received in formalin and consists of ) 1 fragment(s) of pink-tan tissue with a vaguely recognizable mucosal surface. The tissue measures __ cm. (The surgical margin is inked black. The specimen is bisected and entirely submitted for microscopic examination in one cassette.) Microscopic evaluation Look for dysplasia: Look for cervical dysplasia. It is mainly seen as nuclei with hyperchromasia, coarse chromatin and irregular contours. Spectrum from normal to high grade SIL. Further information: Cervical dysplasia Other common findings: Acute cervicitis, by a largely neutrophilic infiltrate. Notes Main page Main page of Patholines References Image sources