Dyskeratosis of the cervix

Dyskeratosis, or alternatively leukoplakia, is a pathological process in which a flattening of the flat epithelium occurs, which covers the vagina and cervix.

There are two types of dyskeratosis:

  1. A simple dyskeratosis that occurs on the cervix, but does not protrude above it and is difficult to see with eyes.
  2. Scaly, which affects the cervix and protrudes above its surface. This type of dyskeratosis is presented in the form of whitish plaques, against the background of the pinkish cervix of the uterus.

The causes of dyskeratosis

There are exogenous and endogenous factors of the origin of leukoplakia.

  1. Exogenous causes include chemical, infectious, traumatic or viral influences on the body.
  2. Endogenous disorders include hormonal hemostasis, as well as changes in immunity.
  3. The occurrence of dyskeratosis is affected by an increased amount of estrogens.
  4. To the occurrence of this disease leads and the carrying of infection of the human papillomavirus.
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  6. It is also proved that the onset of dyskeratosis of the cervix is ​​influenced by the inflammatory processes carried by the woman in the appendages or uterus, accompanied by dysfunction of the menstrual cycle.
  7. The appearance of dyskeratosis is also possible after a diathermocoagulation performed on the cervix.
  8. Poor treatment of ectopia on the cervix.

Diagnosis of dyskeratosis

Dyskeratosis of the uterus and cervical canal is a disease that is asymptomatic, and it can be identified only after conducting a series of studies. Although with obvious symptoms of the disease, it can be detected with a planned gynecological examination using a mirror. Dimensions of dyskeratosis can be different, from tiny areas to huge, covering the entire vagina and cervix. If the examination revealed a suspicion of dyskeratosis, then conduct additional examinations. Thus, tiny patches are detected using Schiller's test, the essence of which is the surface treatment with iodine, which does not stain the affected areas. If a large area is affected, then a cytological examination is mandatory, taking a swab for analysis. But, unfortunately, with such an investigation it is possible to determine only the presence of parakeratosis and hyperkeratosis, but not the atypia that lies in the lower layers. That is why atypia for dyskeratosis is determined by the method of biopsy, taking from the cervix a piece of material for the study.

Also for diagnosis, you can use the method of curettage of the epithelium from the cervix. This method is important for confirming the absence of precancerous changes, as well as the transformation of endocervix of a malignant nature.

Treatment of dyskeratosis

Treat dyskeratosis of the cervix with the help of a surgical procedure. To do this, the affected areas are most often cauterized with a laser. Chemical cauterization of the cervix is ​​not desirable, because they carry a lot of complications. Use folk methods of treatment, such as the introduction of tampons, soaked in rosehip oil, sea buckthorn, aloe, too, are undesirable, because they can provoke the growth of malignant cells, and consequently, malignant tumors. The operation is carried out on the 5th-7th day of the menstrual cycle. If any infections were detected during the examination, then, before the treatment, they must be treated without fail, otherwise the healing of the cervix will take place unevenly and for a long time. During treatment, it is contraindicated to live sexually. Within a year after the operation, it is necessary to visit a gynecologist every three months.

Treatment of dyskeratosis of the cervix is ​​a very lengthy procedure, and one must have a lot of patience to bear it.