Histopathological Patterns and Proportions of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia and Invasive Cervical Cancer at Ho Teaching Hospital
Year: 2026
Type: preprint
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Retrospective Histopathological Review of Cervical Lesions at Ho Teaching Hospital, Ghana (2018 to 2025) Description This manuscript presents a retrospective histopathological review of cervical lesions evaluated at Ho Teaching Hospital in Ghana from 2018 to 2025. Conducted as part of academic research within the Department of Medical Laboratory Science at the University of Health and Allied Sciences, the study examines the local distribution and clinical spectrum of cervical pathologies. Particular focus is placed on the prevalence of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia and Invasive Cervical Carcinoma, alongside secondary and benign findings recorded during routine laboratory evaluations. The paper details the methodology used to audit institutional archival records, discusses the observed histological patterns, and considers the practical implications for local diagnostic workflows and patient care in the region. Keywords: Cervical cancer, Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia, Histopathology, Ho Teaching Hospital, Ghana, Medical Laboratory Science
Institution: University of Health and Allied Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7212430583
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