Colposcopy and Its Role in the Early Detection of Cervix Precancerous Lesions


Abstract in English

Cervix cancer is one of the most important gynecological cancers ,which is possible to be reduced by using early precancerous detecting technics . Objective : The aim of the study is to highlighten the colposcopy as a device for early detection of precancerous lesions in the cervix , and compare the results with histopathology .

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