| When associated with the ectocervix, inflammation may be caused by the herpes simplex virus. |
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| Normal ectocervix, superficial cell, scanning electron microscopy: Flat cell with traces of other cells and several Döderlein bacilli. |
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| The portion of the cervix that is exterior to the external os is called the ectocervix, which is readily visible during speculum examination. |
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| The ectocervix has a convex, elliptical surface and is divided into anterior and posterior lips. |
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| In premenopausal women, the transformation zone is primarily located on the ectocervix. |
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| Note the presence of everted columnar epithelium occupying a large portion of the ectocervix producing ectropion. |
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| After inserting the speculum, cleanse the surface area of the ectocervix with a cotton swab to remove any mucus and debris. |
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| Upon entering puberty, due to hormonal influence, and during pregnancy, the columnar epithelium extends outwards over the ectocervix as the cervix everts. |
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| On average, the ectocervix is 3 cm long and 2.5 cm wide. |
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| The endocervical canal is lined with a single layer of column-shaped cells, while the ectocervix is covered with multiple layers of cells topped with flat cells. |
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| This leads to the eversion of the columnar epithelium onto the ectocervix, particularly on the anterior and posterior lips, resulting in ectropion or ectopy. |
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| Thus, it is located at variable distances from the external os, as a result of the progressive formation of the new metaplastic squamous epithelium in the exposed areas of the columnar epithelium in the ectocervix. |
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| Mature metaplastic squamous epithelium occupies most of the ectocervix. |
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| By 'sufficient' and 'good quality', experts normally mean cells from the endocervix, the ectocervix and the transformation zone, above all from the deep cell layers where tumours often first develop. |
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| Introduce the «tongue» of the spatula into the cervical canal, resting the «shoulder» of the spatula on the surface area of the ectocervix in the 3 o'clock position. |
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| In this case, visualization of the ectocervix must first be maximized. |
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| On examination with a speculum the ectocervix appeared normal and examination per vaginum revealed a soft uterus of normal size with tenderness in the bilateral fornices. |
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