Bumps in the cervix are most usually nabothian cysts. These tiny bumps form when mucus is trapped inside the glands found in the cervix. Women may have a single nabothian cyst or multiple cysts. These bumps are usually detected when the doctor performs a pelvic exam. However, other conditions, such as cervical polyps, fibroids, and cervical cancer, can also appear as bumps in the cervix that require investigation and treatment.
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Does a tiny bump in the cervix indicate cervical cancer despite normal PAP two years ago?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 45-year-old. I had a normal PAP two years ago. I have three children ranging from 5 years to 17 years. I am only on a low dose of blood pressure medication. I discovered a tiny bump on my cervix. It cannot have been there more than three months at most. I have no bleeding and have reg... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the details you have provided, and based on the facts that you have been regularly following with your PAP (Papanicolaou test) smear screening, and also the last one being done just years ago being normal, the likelihood of this bump on cervix bei... Read Full »