GA15.1
category
Erosion or ectropion of cervix uteri
Definition
A condition of the cervix uteri, caused by an increase in the total estrogen level in the body. This condition is characterised by protrusion and transformation of the endocervical columnar epithelium to stratified squamous epithelium on the cervix uteri. This condition may also present with non-purulent vaginal discharge, post-coital bleeding, or may be asymptomatic.
Exclusions
- Cervicitis
(GA04)
Also indexed as
Cervical ectropionCervical erosionCervical ulcerationDecubitus ulcer of cervixErosion or ectropion of cervix uteriLaceration causing eversion of cervix uteriLipping of cervixcervical eversioncervix decubitusectopy of cervixectropion of cervixerosion of cervixeversion of cervixtrophic decubitus ulcer of cervixulcer of cervixuterine cervix ulcer
Nearby in Acquired abnormalities of cervix uteri
GA15.0Polyp of cervix uteriGA15.2Nabothian cystGA15.3Old laceration of cervix uteriGA15.4Stricture or stenosis of cervix uteriGA15.5Hypertrophic elongation of cervix uteriGA15.6Incompetence of cervix uteriGA15.7Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion of cervix uteri4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system