Analysis of Cervical Pap Smears and Its Utilty in Screening for Premalignant Lesions in a Tertiary Care Instituition
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Pathology: Research and Practice - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Cervical cancer is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity among women with nearly four lakh new cases diagnosed annually worldwide, of which 80 % cases are in developing nations. Cervical Pap smear is a sensitive test for early screening of cervical lesions. Materials and Methods: A two year retrospective study of pap smears was conducted in the Department of Pathology from December 2013 – December 2015. A total of 5,464 pap smears were studied from patients in the age group of 17 80 years. Conventional pap smears were prepared according to standard procedures and were reported according to 2014 Bethesda system. Result: Out of 5,464 patients screened, 5,158(94.39 %) cases were benign, 157 (2.87%) were premalignant, 8 (0.14%) were malignant and 141 (2.58%) were unsatisfactory. The premalignant lesions were highest between 4150 years and malignant cases between 5160 years. Conclusion: Pap smear screening for cervical cancer is a highly effective tool for early detection of cervical premalignant lesions to prevent their progression to overt malignancy. Pap smear screening must be made mandatory after 30 years of age.
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Usha M.
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