Giant Polyp of the Cervix - A Case Report

Abstract

A 45-year old woman was diagnosed with a giant polyp arising from the cervix of the uterus and reaching out 4-5cms beyond the vulva. The polyp was excised with diathermy knife without complications and was benign on histological examination. At four years there has been no recurrence. Giant cervical polyps are rare, with only about 20 cases reported in the international literature. The field of giant cervical polyps is discussed.