Following is indication for colposcopy :
Colposcopy is a method of visualization of cervix under magnification While Pap smear detects abnormal cells, Colposcopy locates the abnormal lesion The aims of colposcopy are: To study the cervix when Pap smear detects abnormal cells To locate abnormal areas and take a biopsy To study the extent of abnormal lesion Conservative surgery under colposcopic guidance Follow-up of conservative therapy cases. Reference : Textbook of Gynaecology; Sheila balakrishnan; 2nd edition; Pg no:299,302
Suspicious pap smear
Obvious mass seen
Suspected invasive carcinoma
Patient who refuse biopsy
Gynaecological oncology