Keywords
Adenocarcinoma of the uterine cervix (ECA)
Clinical analysis
Submitted : 2025-07-06
Accepted : 2025-07-21
Published : 2025-08-05
Abstract
Objective: Cervical adenocarcinoma (ECA) screening has low sensitivity and is prone to missed diagnoses. By analyzing a case of atypical glandular epithelium on TCT, this study aims to improve the clinical diagnosis and treatment of such diseases. Methods: The clinical examination findings, laboratory tests, and diagnostic process of a case with atypical glandular epithelium on TCT were analyzed. Results: The patient was diagnosed with cervical adenocarcinoma. Preoperative symptoms and imaging studies suggested the possibility of adenocarcinoma, and postoperative pathology confirmed the diagnosis of cervical adenocarcinoma (ECA). Conclusion: Through the analysis of this case, we aim to improve the clinical diagnosis and treatment of this condition.
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