Patient's question:
After giving birth two years ago, I underwent electrocautery due to cervical erosion. A year later, a thorough examination revealed cervical hypertrophy. The doctor said it was nothing serious and that regular check-ups were sufficient.Previous treatment and outcomes: After giving birth two years ago, I underwent electrocautery due to cervical erosion. A year later, a thorough examination revealed cervical hypertrophy. The doctor said it was nothing serious and that regular check-ups were sufficient.
The kind of assistance I am seeking: I want to know how cervical hypertrophy is formed and what risks it poses?
Doctor's answer:
The main causes of cervical hypertrophy are as follows:(1) Chronic inflammation for a long time, leading to congestion and edema of the cervix, and the secondary fibrosis of cervical glands and stroma, resulting in varying degrees of cervical hypertrophy.
(2) Mucus retention may occur in the deep part of the cervical glands, forming cysts of varying sizes, which cause the cervix to become hypertrophic.
Cervical hypertrophy may sometimes be 2 to 4 times smaller than a normal cervix. The surface of the cervix can be smooth or irregular. The texture of the cervix is generally hard, which is due to the fibrosis of fibrous connective tissue.
For cervical hypertrophy with deep and extensive erosion that the cervical canal, as well as (or) suspected malignant transformation, a cone biopsy of the cervix can be performed. The excised tissue is sent for pathological examination. This method leaves minimal scars, and the cervix can retain its original shape after surgery.