Reliability and factor analysis of general health questionnaire 12 in malay version among women with abnormal pap smear results

Mansor, Mardiana; Haque, Mainul

doi:10.4066/amj.2016.2711

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“…(4) The aggravating factors are more socio-economical like lack of awareness and resources, guilt and anxiety. (5,3) Large loop excision of transformation zone (LLETZ) is the current gold standard treatment for all the patients with CIN. It is a dependable, inexpensive and minor surgical procedure, routinely used in outpatient department for diagnosis as well as treatment of the cervical lesions.…”

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Diagnosing Cervical Lesions Through LLETZ – A Reliable and Effective Tool

Wasim¹,

Arif²,

Ameer³

et al. 2024

Int J Front Sci

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Background: Cervical dysplasia is the most common gynecological disorder of modern era. It initiates around the squamocolumnar junction of the cervix commonly due to the infection of human papilloma virus. Large loop excision of transitional zone is globally a standard procedure of choice both for diagnosing and treating cervical dysplasia. Pap smear is a fast and easy assessment tool for detecting cervical lesions, but it is relatively unreliable. Methodology: Fifty patients of age group 35 to 65 years patients having normal looking cervix with abnormal pap smear or suspicious looking cervix with or without abnormal pap smear, were selected for the study after informed consent. The procedure for LLTEZ was performed under strict aseptic measures in the procedural room and the biopsy specimen was sent for histopathological examination. The pathological findings were presented as percentages. Results: 66% cervical biopsy specimens were suggestive of chronic cervicitis and 24% samples were suggestive of chronic cervicitis with squamous metaplasia. Mild dysplasia in 4% samples, moderate and severe dysplasia were seen in 2% samples. Conclusion: LLETZ is an efficient procedure to deal with cervical dysplasia. It must be recommended for the work-up of uncertain gynecological presentations. The expertise of professionals must be improved through training to obtain maximum benefits.

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