The diagnosis, clinical presentation, treatment, and prognosis of squamous or glandular cell carcinoma of the cervix uteri: a review

Abstract

The epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of squamous or glandular cell carcinoma of the cervix uteri (CCU) are considered. The risk factors for histologic types of CCU are comparatively described. Current treatment options for this pathology are presented. The d ata available in the literature on the prognosis and late results of treatment of squamous or adenogenic CCU are given.

Keywords

• carcinoma of the cervix uteri
• adenocarcinoma of the cervix uteri
• treatment