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A cervical biopsy involves the extraction of a smaller tissue sample and is less invasive than a cone biopsy.

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What is another name for cervical conization?

It is also known as a cone biopsy or cold knife cone biopsy.


What is a cone biopsy also known as?

Also called cervical conization, a cone biopsy is done to diagnose cervical cancer or to remove cancerous or precancerous tissue.


What is cervical conization?

Cervical conization is both a diagnostic and treatment tool used to detect and treat abnormalities of the cervix. It is also known as a cone biopsy or cold knife cone biopsy.


In what way does a cone biopsy help treat cancer?

a cone biopsy is done to diagnose cervical cancer or to remove cancerous or precancerous tissue.


What are normal results for a cone biopsy?

Numerous studies have indicated that cone biopsy is successful in excising all cancerous tissue in 90% of patients with cervical cancer.


Why are cone biopsies performed?

a cone biopsy is done to diagnose cervical cancer or to remove cancerous or precancerous tissue.


What is the medical term meaning removal of core of cervical tissue for biopsy?

Core biopsy of the cervix is not a normal procedure. Cone biopsy of the cervix is the medical term of removal of a portion of the cervix surrounding the cervical os.


Can a cone biopsy replace a hysterectomy?

In some cases, a cone biopsy may be used as a conservative treatment for cervical cancer for women who wish to avoid a hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus).


What is the difference between Cervicectomy and cone biopsy?

Cervicectomy is the surgical excision (removal) of the uterine cervix.Cone biopsy is a procedure where a cone-shaped wedge of tissue is removed from the cervix and examined under a microscope.


How successful are cone biopsies?

Numerous studies have indicated that cone biopsy is successful in excising all cancerous tissue in 90% of patients with cervical cancer.


What are some potential risks of a cone biopsy?

reaction to the anesthesia, infection of the biopsy site, injury to the uterus or other tissues, cervical stenosis (when the cervical canal narrows or becomes closed), and failure to remove all cancerous tissue.


What are some potential risks with a cone biopsy?

reaction to the anesthesia, infection of the biopsy site, injury to the uterus or other tissues, cervical stenosis (when the cervical canal narrows or becomes closed), and failure to remove all cancerous tissue.