Cervical cytology in women with abnormal cervix.

Abstract

Objectives: -To study cervical cytology in women with abnormal cervical findings on visual inspection. Methods:-Descriptive analytical study was conducted in Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune, India.1600 women from Gynecology OPD having abnormal cervical findings on visual inspection were included in study. These women were subjected for Pap smear. Results: -Inflammatory changes were seen in 47.75% and precancerous lesions seen in 9.56% patients. Out of which LSIL was seen in 6.75% and HSIL was (CIN II & CIN III) in 2.81% of patients. In present study mean age for CIN was 38.13 ± 9.03 years. Malignant lesions were detected in 0.56% of patients, maximum in age group 41-45 years. Conclusion: -Women with abnormal cervical findings on visual inspection should be subjected to Pap smear to detect the disease in precancerous stage & to lower the mortality & morbidity.

Study of Cervical Pap Smear Study and Its Utility in Cancer Screening- An Experience in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Tripura, North Eastern State of India

“…4 Pap smears have excellent specificity (95%) while sensitivity is moderate (44-74%). 5 Newer techniques like liquid-based cytology reduce the number of inadequate smears, but is expensive. Hence, conventional cervical cytology is the most widely used cervical cancer screening test practiced worldwide.…”