title: Colposcopy: a prerequisite for cone biopsy.
abstract: Colposcopy should be an integral part of the diagnostic investigation of all patients with cervical neoplasia demonstrated by Pap smear. If a cone biopsy is necessary, the surgery can be directed. This will improve diagnostic accuracy as well as reduce morbidity, expense and disability.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000473:pathology*; D003127:Colposcopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D065006:Papanicolaou Test; D002577:Uterine Cervical Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D014626:Vaginal Smears