Endocervicosis of the cervix

Endocervicosis of the cervix is the state of movement of the mucous membrane of the cervical canal to the vaginal cervical region of the uterus. The reasons for the development of this pathology have not been finally established to the present day. Among women, this disease is more commonly known as ectopia or pseudo-erosion. This ailment refers to background diseases, after which in some cases a malignant tumor develops.

Endocervicosis of the cervix in a simple form is characterized by the presence of glandular structures that do not show signs of increased education. The proliferating forms differ in neoplasm of glandular structures. This indicates a progressive current. Glandular pseudo-erosion is characterized by the presence of glandular formations in the underlying stroma. In this case, inflammatory infiltration is often observed around them.

Endocervicosis of the cervix is characterized by a violation in the integrity and changes in the epithelial cover of the cervix. When viewed using mirrors, areas of bright red color surrounding the outer yawn are identified.

Endocervicosis of the cervix can occur due to inflammatory disease (usually viral) in it, trauma, through the use of chemical or barrier contraceptives, or result from improper syringing.

Clinical manifestations of the disease include the development of pseudo-erosion, characterized by an increase in secret epithelium, extending to the outer region of the cervix. This phenomenon, as a rule, accompanies an unstable hormonal background during puberty. Ectopy refers to background (benign) conditions that do not carry the threat of complications.

However, in many cases, the development of the disease is accompanied by a number of complications.

The formation of ectopy increases the risk of penetration of gonococci, chlamydia, herpes simplex virus. This is due to the lack of protective function in the secretory epithelium.

In addition, the acidic environment in the vagina contributes to the development of the process of self-healing of ectopy, in which the replacement of multiple-layered flat epithelium secretory. However, it should be noted that the flow of this complex multi-stage process is not benign in some cases. Healing ectopia is a favorite site for the papilloma virus. Sexually transmitted, it provokes the development of various diseases of the cervix (from genital warts to pre-cancer and cancer).

For a clearer diagnosis of the disease, histological and cytological examination is used. The histological method involves cutting off a small area of damaged epithelium and examining it for malignant degeneration. When cytological examination, smears are taken and studied under a microscope. To finalize the diagnosis and select a therapeutic course, a biopsy is used.

Endocervical cervix: treatment

Therapy is performed on an outpatient basis. Methods of treatment are appointed by a gynecologist. Among the most effective therapeutic methods, the following methods are distinguished.

The traditional method is cauterization (diathermocoagulation) using elevated temperatures. Today, this method, as a rule, is applied to delivering patients who have benign ectopic. After this type of therapy, the cervix can lose its elasticity. This, in turn, has an adverse effect on future births.

Cryodestruction is a method of affecting pathological sections with liquid gas. The disadvantages of this method include the possible lack of freezing tissue, which leads to incomplete death of the affected cells.

For patients diagnosed with this disease (including chronic endocervicosis), surgical laser therapy may be prescribed. It should be noted that this method of exposure is the most effective and modern of all methods. With its use, it is possible to weld vessels of even the smallest caliber, preserve the integrity of healthy tissues and ensure high accuracy of the cut.