A cervical polyp usually appears as a:
a. grainy area at the ectocervical junction.
b. bright red, soft protrusion from the endo-cervical canal.
c. transverse or stellate scar.
d. hard granular surface at or near the os.
B
Cervical polyps are bright red, soft, and fragile. They usually protrude from the endocervical canal.
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