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Overview, Causes and Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:49 am






Overview







Cervical cancer develops in the lining of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus (womb) that enters the vagina (birth canal). This condition usually develops over time. Normal cervical cells may gradually undergo changes to become precancerous and then cancerous. Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is the term used to describe these abnormal changes. CIN is classified according to the degree of cell abnormality. Low-grade CIN indicates a minim...Read the full article

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