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How can we assess cervical external os erosions? by digital exammination or by supuclum?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cervical Erosion: Although gross difference might be palpated with digital exam - use of speculum allows for visualization of lesion.

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Answered 10/18/2014

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Cervical: Examinations are done by speculum then under direct examination either by eye or with colposcopy.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/16/2014

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