What is a pathological examination of the glans?

Different items of glans pathology examination, the purpose of the examination is different, generally including glans microscope examination, squamous cell scraping examination, pathological biopsy and other items.

1. Glans microscope examination

doctors use a magnifying glass to observe and evaluate the appearance and tissue changes of the glans, you can observe the color, texture, ulcers, lumps, bleeding, etc.

2. Squamous cell scraping examination

doctors will use scraping or brush to gently scrape cell samples on the surface of the glans, and then send them to the laboratory for cytological analysis to evaluate whether there are abnormal cells, cancer signs, etc.

3. Pathological biopsy

doctors may also collect a small glans tissue sample for pathological analysis, which can help determine whether there is inflammation, infection, tumor and other abnormalities.