This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Nabothian follicles occur in : 
Select and explain. 
A. Erosion of cervix, B. Ca endometrium, C. Ca cervix, D. Ca vagina
A: Erosion of cervix
Answer: A: Erosion of cervix 
Explanation: Ans. is a i.e. Erosion of cervix As a result of healing of an erosion, the mouth of cervical gland is blocked. The blocked gland becomes distended with secretion and forms small cysts which can be seen with naked eye and so called Nabothian cyst. The presence of cysts fahest from the external os indicates the extent of transformation zone. The lining epithelium is columnar. Treatment is directed towards chronic cervicitis.