A colposcope is a medical diagnostic instrument essentially a binocular, magnified, illuminated optical device used to examine the cervix, vagina, and vulva for abnormal tissue changes. It allows clinicians to visualize mucosal surfaces under magnification (typically from low to high power), often after applying contrast agents such as acetic acid or Lugol’s iodine, to detect precancerous or cancerous lesions. Biopsies can be taken from suspicious areas visible under the colposcope to guide diagnostic and treatment decisions.
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