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Cervical Polyp

MedGen UID:
91132
•Concept ID:
C0347493
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Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: Adenomatous polyp - cervix uteri; Adenomatous polyp of cervix; Adenomatous Polyp of Cervix; Adenomatous polyp of cervix uteri; Adenomatous Polyp of the Cervix; Adenomatous Polyp of the Uterine Cervix; Adenomatous Polyp of Uterine Cervix; Cervix Adenomatous Polyp; Cervix Polyp; Cervix Uteri Adenomatous Polyp; Cervix Uteri Polyp; Polyp of Cervix; Polyp of Cervix Uteri; Polyp of the Cervix; Polyp of the Cervix Uteri; Polyp of the Uterine Cervix; Polyp of Uterine Cervix; Uterine Cervix Adenomatous Polyp; Uterine Cervix Polyp
SNOMED CT: Adenomatous polyp of cervix (255196008); Adenomatous polyp of cervix uteri (255196008); Adenomatous polyp - cervix uteri (255196008)

Definition

A polyp that arises from the surface of the cervix. [from NCI]

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma of the Uterine Cervix: A Clinicopathologic Study of 94 Cases Emphasizing Issues in Differential Diagnosis Staging, and Prognostic Factors.
Devins KM, Young RH, Ghioni M, Burandt E, Bennett JA, Oliva E
Am J Surg Pathol 2022 Nov 1;46(11):1477-1489. Epub 2022 Aug 9 doi: 10.1097/PAS.0000000000001933. PMID: 35941719
An Innovative Approach: Using Simulation to Teach Primary Care Gynecologic Procedures.
Hellier SD, Ramponi DR, Wrynn A, Garofalo S
Simul Healthc 2017 Aug;12(4):268-273. doi: 10.1097/SIH.0000000000000213. PMID: 28072606
Is conservative treatment for adenocarcinoma in situ of the cervix safe?
Soutter WP, Haidopoulos D, Gornall RJ, McIndoe GA, Fox J, Mason WP, Flanagan A, Nicholas N, Barker F, Abrahams J, Lampert I, Sarhanis P
BJOG 2001 Nov;108(11):1184-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2003.00277.x. PMID: 11762660

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Relationship between unremoved cervical polyp in pregnancy and spontaneous preterm birth.
Wakimoto T, Hayashi S, Koh I, Yamamoto R, Ishii K
Am J Obstet Gynecol 2022 Dec;227(6):899.e1-899.e6. Epub 2022 Jul 13 doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2022.06.064. PMID: 35841937
Analysis on pregnancy outcomes and risk factors of cervical polypectomy during the first and second trimester pregnancy.
Huang YL, Chen RZ, Le F
J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2022 Oct;48(10):2486-2492. Epub 2022 Jul 8 doi: 10.1111/jog.15352. PMID: 35801678
Cervical polyps in early pregnancy are a risk factor for late abortion and spontaneous preterm birth: A retrospective cohort study.
Hirayama E, Ebina Y, Kato K, Akabane-Nakagawa K, Okuyama K
Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2022 Jan;156(1):64-70. Epub 2021 Feb 9 doi: 10.1002/ijgo.13608. PMID: 33471369
Cervical polyps: evaluation of routine removal and need for accompanying D&C.
Esim Buyukbayrak E, Karageyim Karsidag AY, Kars B, Sakin O, Ozyapi Alper AG, Pirimoglu M, Unal O, Turan C
Arch Gynecol Obstet 2011 Mar;283(3):581-4. Epub 2010 Mar 6 doi: 10.1007/s00404-010-1405-5. PMID: 20213130
Cervical polyp in the menopause and the need for fractional dilatation and curettage.
Neri A, Kaplan B, Rabinerson D, Ovadia J, Braslavsky D
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 1995 Sep;62(1):53-5. doi: 10.1016/0301-2115(95)02144-v. PMID: 7493709

Diagnosis

A Clinicopathologic Analysis of Decidual Polyps: A Potentially Problematic Diagnosis.
Zou J, He Y, Chen H, Wang P, Xiao X, Liu S
Int J Clin Pract 2022;2022:2200790. Epub 2022 Apr 11 doi: 10.1155/2022/2200790. PMID: 35685565Free PMC Article
Cervical polyps: evaluation of routine removal and need for accompanying D&C.
Esim Buyukbayrak E, Karageyim Karsidag AY, Kars B, Sakin O, Ozyapi Alper AG, Pirimoglu M, Unal O, Turan C
Arch Gynecol Obstet 2011 Mar;283(3):581-4. Epub 2010 Mar 6 doi: 10.1007/s00404-010-1405-5. PMID: 20213130
The role of hysteroscopy in the current management of the cervical polyps.
Stamatellos I, Stamatopoulos P, Bontis J
Arch Gynecol Obstet 2007 Oct;276(4):299-303. Epub 2007 Jul 25 doi: 10.1007/s00404-007-0417-2. PMID: 17653740
Giant cervical polyp.
Nanda S, Sangwan K, Gulati N
Trop Doct 1998 Apr;28(2):112-3. doi: 10.1177/004947559802800225. PMID: 9594689
Müllerian adenosarcoma presenting as cervical polyps: a report of seven cases and review of the literature.
Kerner H, Lichtig C
Obstet Gynecol 1993 May;81(5 ( Pt 1)):655-9. PMID: 8385764

Therapy

Risk factors for spontaneous miscarriage above 12 weeks or premature delivery in patients undergoing cervical polypectomy during pregnancy.
Fukuta K, Yoneda S, Yoneda N, Shiozaki A, Nakashima A, Minamisaka T, Imura J, Saito S
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2020 Jan 9;20(1):27. doi: 10.1186/s12884-019-2710-z. PMID: 31918700Free PMC Article
Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the uterine cervix in adults: a case report and literature review.
Ditto A, Martinelli F, Carcangiu M, Solima E, de Carrillo KJ, Sanfilippo R, Haeusler E, Raspagliesi F
J Low Genit Tract Dis 2013 Oct;17(4):e12-7. doi: 10.1097/LGT.0b013e31827a8b8c. PMID: 23903199
Trichloroacetic acid application versus spray monopolar diathermy for treating benign cervical lesions: a randomized controlled clinical trial.
Darwish AM, Zahran KM
J Low Genit Tract Dis 2013 Jul;17(3):248-54. doi: 10.1097/LGT.0b013e31827527e3. PMID: 23733165
Large-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the uterine cervix complicating pregnancy.
Li WW, Yau TN, Leung CW, Pong WM, Chan MY
Hong Kong Med J 2009 Feb;15(1):69-72. PMID: 19197101
Clinical investigation with KTP/YAG laser for lower genital tract disease.
Wakita K, Kuramoto H, Izumi T, Sasaki N, Nishijima M
J Clin Laser Med Surg 1992 Feb;10(1):7-11. doi: 10.1089/clm.1992.10.7. PMID: 10149905

Prognosis

Analysis on pregnancy outcomes and risk factors of cervical polypectomy during the first and second trimester pregnancy.
Huang YL, Chen RZ, Le F
J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2022 Oct;48(10):2486-2492. Epub 2022 Jul 8 doi: 10.1111/jog.15352. PMID: 35801678
Blue nevus-like melanoma of the uterine cervix. Case report and review of the literature.
Eniu DT, Staicu A, Şomcutian O, Buiga R, Albu C, Goidescu IG, Chiorean AR, Nistor-Ciurba CC
Rom J Morphol Embryol 2019;60(4):1317-1321. PMID: 32239111
Adenosarcoma of the uterine cervix with heterologous elements: a case report and review of literature.
Bagga R, Keepanasseril A, Srinivasan R, Dey P, Gainder S, Saha SC, Dhaliwal LK, Patel F
Arch Gynecol Obstet 2010 Apr;281(4):669-75. Epub 2009 Aug 15 doi: 10.1007/s00404-009-1200-3. PMID: 19685064
Cervical polyp in the menopause and the need for fractional dilatation and curettage.
Neri A, Kaplan B, Rabinerson D, Ovadia J, Braslavsky D
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 1995 Sep;62(1):53-5. doi: 10.1016/0301-2115(95)02144-v. PMID: 7493709
Müllerian adenosarcoma presenting as cervical polyps: a report of seven cases and review of the literature.
Kerner H, Lichtig C
Obstet Gynecol 1993 May;81(5 ( Pt 1)):655-9. PMID: 8385764

Clinical prediction guides

Analysis on pregnancy outcomes and risk factors of cervical polypectomy during the first and second trimester pregnancy.
Huang YL, Chen RZ, Le F
J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2022 Oct;48(10):2486-2492. Epub 2022 Jul 8 doi: 10.1111/jog.15352. PMID: 35801678
A Clinicopathologic Analysis of Decidual Polyps: A Potentially Problematic Diagnosis.
Zou J, He Y, Chen H, Wang P, Xiao X, Liu S
Int J Clin Pract 2022;2022:2200790. Epub 2022 Apr 11 doi: 10.1155/2022/2200790. PMID: 35685565Free PMC Article
Postcoital bleeding is a predictor for cervical dysplasia.
Cohen O, Schejter E, Agizim R, Schonman R, Chodick G, Fishman A, Hershko Klement A
PLoS One 2019;14(5):e0217396. Epub 2019 May 23 doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0217396. PMID: 31120980Free PMC Article
The diagnosis of uterine cervical polyps in a low resource setting: the positive predictive value of clinical judgment--a series of 192 cases at the Yaounde Gynaeco-Obstetric and Paediatric Hospital, Cameroon.
Foumane P, Sando Z, Dohbit JS, Bilo'o LL, Mboudou ET, Oyono JL
Trop Doct 2013 Apr;43(2):54-6. Epub 2013 Jun 11 doi: 10.1177/0049475513486783. PMID: 23796672
Diagnostic problems relating to uterine cervical polyps with malignancy.
Shiromizu K, Ryou E, Tsukagoshi T, Nishimura T, Takahashi M, Matsuzawa M
Asia Oceania J Obstet Gynaecol 1993 Sep;19(3):257-60. doi: 10.1111/j.1447-0756.1993.tb00383.x. PMID: 8250759

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