What does cervical cell cancer mean?
Apr 09, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
Cervical squamous cell carcinoma generally refers to cervical cancer. It is the most common histological subtype of cervical cancer. According to incomplete clinical statistics, it accounts for 80–90% of all cervical cancer cases. Cervical squamous cell carcinoma usually originates in the outer part of the cervix, resulting from genetic mutations in the non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelial cells of the cervical surface.
Cervical squamous cell carcinoma generally refers to the most common type of cervical cancer. According to incomplete clinical medical statistics, it accounts for approximately 80–90% of all cervical cancer cases.
Cervical squamous cell carcinoma usually originates in the outer region of the cervix. The disease is closely associated with persistent infection by high-risk types of HPV (human papillomavirus), particularly types 16, 18, and 45. In the early stages, patients typically do not exhibit significant signs or symptoms. As the disease progresses, symptoms such as abnormal vaginal bleeding, unusual vaginal discharge, and menstrual cycle disturbances may gradually appear.
Treatment options for this condition depend on the stage of the disease. For early-stage patients, surgical interventions—such as cervical conization, subtotal hysterectomy, modified radical hysterectomy, and pelvic lymph node dissection—are recommended based on physician advice. If the disease advances to intermediate or late stages, additional treatments including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy may be required.
