Conservative conization for microinvasive carcinoma of the cervix

C. J. Tseng*, S. G. Horng, Y. K. Soong, S. Hsueh, G. H. Hsieh, H. W. Lin

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to examine conservative conization as treatment for microinvasive carcinoma of the cervix with depth of invasion <3 mm. STUDY DESIGN: Twelve patients with microinvasive carcinoma of the cervix underwent cervical conization under colposcopic guidance followed by careful observation. RESULTS: The 12 patients were alive without evidence of disease after a mean follow-up of 6.7 years. Four pregnancies with term deliveries were identified. CONCLUSION: Microinvasive carcinoma with a depth of invasion <3 mm without confluent invasion or lymph vascular involvement can be treated successfully with conservative conization and provided a good pregnancy outcome.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1009-1010
Number of pages2
JournalAmerican Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume176
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1997
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Microinvasive carcinoma
  • conization
  • squamous cell carcinoma

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