Patient's question:
Is the polyp of the cervix in middle-aged women generally benign or malignant? Is there a possibility of malignancy? How can it be effectively treated?Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Cervical polyps are one manifestation of chronic cervical inflammation and are more common in married women. Most polyps are caused by the stimulation of chronic inflammation, leading to local hyperplasia of the cervical canal mucosa, which gradually protrudes outward to form a polyp. The base of the polyp is mostly attached to the external os of the cervix, with a diameter typically less than 1 cm. They can be single or multiple, bright red in color, soft in texture, with a slender stalk, and prone to bleeding.Recommendations: Surgical treatment is the best approach for cervical polyps. Active anti-inflammatory treatment should be pursued. If chronic cervical inflammation is not completely eradicated, polyps are likely to recur after removal. Additionally, cervical polyps may have the potential to become malignant, with an incidence rate of approximately 0.2% to 0.4%.