Iodine test

The iodine test is a clinically used iodide as a contrast agent for cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, renal, gallbladder, bronchial and X-ray examinations. The iodine test is used to detect cervical cancer and identify the risk area of ​​the lesion to improve the diagnosis rate. Basic Information Specialist classification: gynecological examination classification: biochemical examination Applicable gender: whether women are fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: normal. Positive: Cervical cancer, cervical erosion, valgus or precancerous lesions. Tips: Iodine can cause allergic reactions, so you must do an allergy test 1 to 2 days before taking the drug. Normal value Since the epithelial keratinization or incomplete keratinization lacks the ability to store glycogen, the iodine is partially not colored, whereby the extent of the lesion can be found. However, the iodine test is non-specific, such as cervical erosion, valgus or precancerous lesions. Clinical significance Abnormal results Cervical leukoplakia is a common and refractory gynecological vulvar disease. If not treated in time, some patients may have cancerous changes, and the proliferative type is more susceptible to cancer. Vulvar leukoplakia is endocrine disorders, disorders, low immunity, abnormalities, clinical manifestations of vulvar skin mucosal hypopigmentation, whitening, keratinization, roughness, thickening, scaling, sclerosis, rupture, ulcers, size and labia atrophy. All kinds of white spots under the colposcopy of people who need to be examined are important manifestations of early cervical cancer. For cervical leukoplakia, a biopsy should be performed to rule out early cancer. Positive results may be diseases: precautions for cervical cancer and cervical precancerous lesions Inappropriate people: Iodine can cause allergic reactions, so allergies must be done 1 to 2 days before administration. However, although a small number of patients have negative allergy tests, allergic reactions may occur when iodine contrast agents are injected. Therefore, rescue products should be prepared for angiography. Taboo before inspection: Uncomfortable itch often makes patients irritated, nervous, sleepless, severely scratched and often followed by various gynecological inflammation, when there are cracks, ulcers, burning, pain, swelling and pain. Requirements for inspection: follow the doctor's arrangement, no need to be nervous. Inspection process Work with the doctor and proceed as needed. Not suitable for the crowd Iodine can cause an allergic reaction, so an allergy test must be done 1 to 2 days before administration. However, although a small number of patients have negative allergy tests, allergic reactions may occur when iodine contrast agents are injected. Therefore, rescue products should be prepared for angiography. Adverse reactions and risks Generally no complications and harm.

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