Evaluation of cervical epithelial cell abnormality squamous or glandular of patients attending gynaecological and obstetrical OPD in rural government medical college- a single center based study
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction: Cervical Carcinoma is the most important health disorder in the world after breast carcinorna. It is the major health problem of women. Cervical cytology by Papanicolaou (Pap) smear is an effective screening method for cervical premalignant and malignant conditions. Aims and objectives: To study the role of conventional Pap smear in detecting premalignant and malignant lesions of cervix and to determine the prevalence of various lesions of cervix. Materials and Methods: This study is based on 410 patients who attended the Outpatient Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Malda Medical College and Hospital in Northern West Bengal. This study was started after getting approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee. Conventional pap smears are prepared from patients presenting with complaints including whitish vaginal discharge, abnormal bleeding P/V, post coital bleeding, dyspareunia, itching at urogenital region and pain lower abdomen. Results: A total of 410 women were included; 78.5% were premenopausal and 40.2% were para 2. NILM was observed in 91.7% smears, while inflammatory changes were predominant (57.1%), followed by ASCUS (5.1%), bacterial vaginosis (4.4%), LSIL (1.2%), and HSIL (0.5%). Conclusion: Inflammatory cervical lesions were predominant, while epithelial abnormalities were less frequent but significant. Routine cytological screening, proper follow-up, HPV vaccination, and awareness remain essential for cervical cancer prevention and improved outcomes.
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7204889340