I. Gross Anatomy and Histology
- list and identify the various structures that form the
uterine cervix
- describe the gross anatomy and histology of the cervix
- describe the physiologic changes that occur in the cervix
with age and hormonal changes
II. Infectious Diseases
- list the infectious diseases involving the cervix
- specify the etiologic agents and mode of transmission
- describe/recognize clinical lesions
- describe/identify characteristic histologic features
- state clinical behavior/complications
III. Benign Nonneoplastic Conditions
- list common non-neoplastic disorders of the cervix
- describe their clinical features
- describe/recognize histologic features
- state clinical behavior
- state treatment
IV. Premalignant Conditions and Malignant Neoplasms
- classify the premalignant conditions and malignant neoplasms
of the cervix
- describe their epidemiological features including risk
factors
- describe their clinical features
- describe/recognize histologic features and grade various
lesions
- determine clinical behavior and discuss factors affecting
outcome