A procedure that removes a cone-like section of the cervix. CT (CAT scan/Computerized Axial Tomography): Useful radiology study to determine if the cancer has spread.
removal of a cone-shaped piece of tissue using a knife, a laser, or LEEP. This provides tissue for biopsy and can also remove the entire, precancerous tissue.
A surgical procedure to remove a cone-shaped piece of tissue from the cervix and cervical canal. Also called cone biopsy.
A procedure in which a cone-shaped wedge of tissue is removed from the cervix.
A small wedge shaped tissue sample is surgically removed from the cervix and examined for the detection of cancer cells.
Treatment for abnormal or precancerous cells on the cervix in which a cone-shaped section of the cervix is remove.
(ko-nih-ZAY-shun): Surgery to remove a cone-shaped piece of tissue from the cervix and cervical canal. Conization may be used to diagnose or treat a cervical condition. Also called cone biopsy.