Cervical biopsy

Author: Mikael Häggström
This article includes endocervical curettage (ECC).

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 cervical dysplasia. It is mainly seen as nuclei with hyperchromasia, coarse chromatin and irregular contours. Spectrum from normal to high grade SIL.[2] Spectrum from normal to high grade SIL. Further information: Cervical dysplasia Other common findings: Acute cervicitis, having a largely neutrophilic intra-epithelial infiltrate. Acute cervicitis, having a largely neutrophilic intra-epithelial infiltrate. Notes Main page Main page of Patholines References Image sources