Colposcopy
General
Synonym/Acronym:
Cervical biopsy, endometrial biopsy.
Rationale
To visualize and assess the cervix and vagina related to suspected cancer or other disease.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.
Normal Findings
- Normal appearance of the vagina and cervix.
- No abnormal cells or tissues.
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A
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Citation
Van Leeuwen, Anne M., and Mickey Lynn. Bladh. "Colposcopy." Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests, 7th ed., F.A. Davis Company, 2017. Nursing Central, nursing.unboundmedicine.com/nursingcentral/view/Davis-Lab-and-Diagnostic-Tests/425351/all/Colposcopy.
Van Leeuwen AMA, Bladh MLM. Colposcopy. Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests. F.A. Davis Company; 2017. https://nursing.unboundmedicine.com/nursingcentral/view/Davis-Lab-and-Diagnostic-Tests/425351/all/Colposcopy. Accessed September 7, 2024.
Van Leeuwen, A. M., & Bladh, M. L. (2017). Colposcopy. In Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests (7th ed.). F.A. Davis Company. https://nursing.unboundmedicine.com/nursingcentral/view/Davis-Lab-and-Diagnostic-Tests/425351/all/Colposcopy
Van Leeuwen AMA, Bladh MLM. Colposcopy [Internet]. In: Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests. F.A. Davis Company; 2017. [cited 2024 September 07]. Available from: https://nursing.unboundmedicine.com/nursingcentral/view/Davis-Lab-and-Diagnostic-Tests/425351/all/Colposcopy.
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