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Cervical erosion

Alternative Names: Cervical ulceration Symptoms: Abnormal vaginal bleeding (not associated with a menstrual period): After sexual intercourse (postcoital) Between menstrual periods Discharge (clear or yellowish mucus) -- may have an odor if associated with a vaginal infection Note: Typically there are no symptoms. Signs and tests: Text Continues Below Pelvic examination reveals an area on the cervix that looks raw, red, and inflamed. A Pap smear may show atypical cells Colposcopic examination reveals an area of raw, stripped, squamous epithelium Cervical biopsy may be necessary

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