A Study of Cervical Pap smear And Its Utility In Screening of Cervical Cancer In Tertiary Care Hospital of Jharkhand, Dhanbad.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Cervical cancer is the leading cause of morbidity & mortality in developing countries including India. It can be prevented if diagnosed at premalignant and preinvasive stage with adequate & frequent cytological screening by Pap smear. The test is quick & painless procedure used globally & is also very effective. This was invented by & named after Dr. G. N. Papanicolaou. Materials & Methods: A retrospective study was conducted from May-2017 to April-2018 by retrieving the reports of Pap smear in cytology section of Pathology Department, Patliputra Medical College, Dhanbad, Jharkhand. Samples were collected by scraping with an Ayres wooden spatula, smeared directly on two marked glass slides, fixed immediately in absolute isopropyl alcohol & then stained subsequently with Pap stain. Conclusion: Cervical cancer typically develops from precancerous lesion over 10 to 20 years. It can be reduced by performing the cervical Pap smear, when combined with a widespread regular screening program & appropriate follow up in target population.
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Dr. Bejoy Chand Banerjee
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