Experience of cervical Pap smear screening in tertiary care hospital
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Date
2020-01
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International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health
Abstract
Background: Cervical cancer is the leading cause of death in women in developing countries like India. It is preventable by regular screening by Pap smear and can be detected at pre-invasive stage. Thus, reducing the morbidity and mortality related with cervical cancers. Objective: This study aims at detecting the prevalence and current trends of various epithelial cell abnormalities (ECAs) in females attending a tertiary care hospital. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study conducted in a tertiary care hospital between July 2015 and May 2019. A total of 15,270 cases comprising 11,494 conventional and 3776 liquid-based cytology Pap smears were included in the study. Clinical data and history of the patients were retrieved. All cases were reported according to Bethesda system 2014. Results: Among 15,270 cases, 793 Pap smears were unsatisfactory, 14,153 Pap smears were negative for intraepithelial lesion/malignancy, and 325 cases had ECA. Conclusion: Large hospital-based studies are required for proper implementation of health services and for the selection of a feasible as well as sensitive screening test for early detection of cervical dysplasias which can be helpful in decreasing the burden of cervical cancer in our community.
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Cervical Cancer, Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion, High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion, Pap Smear
Citation
Kumari M, Kolte S. Experience of cervical Pap smear screening in tertiary care hospital. International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health. 2020 Jan; 9(1): 68-71