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ConditionName
Cervical cancer
ConditionDescription
Symptoms
Vaginal bleeding after intercourse, between periods or after menopause; Watery, bloody vaginal discharge that may be heavy and have a foul odor; Pelvic pain or pain during intercourse; Asymptomatic Postcoital bleeding Watery discharge Symptoms related to compression of lymphatics, veins, ureters
PhysicalFindings
Visible cervical lesions;
ClinicalTests
Papanicolaou (Pap) test; Biopsy;
RiskFactors
Many sexual partners; Early sexual activity; HPV virus (16,18); Other sexually transmitted infections (STIs); A weakened immune system; Immunosuppression; Smoking; Exposure to miscarriage prevention drug (diethylstilbestrol (DES));
IsRedFlag
IsNPLEX
Consequence
ProgressionFromCondition
Cervical dysplasia;
TreatmentOptions
Simple hysterectomy
PharmOptions
WebLink
https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/gynecology-and-obstetrics/gynecologic-tumors/cervical-cancer
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