Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background:Cervical cancer is a growing global health concern, accounting for around 12% of all malignancies diagnosed in women. The present study was conducted to assess Pap smears in women. Materials & Methods:70 prepared slides were received by the pathology department in a coplin jar and dipped in ethyl alcohol. After air drying, slides were stained with Pap stain. Two cytopathologists who worked independently completed the reporting in accordance with the Bethesda classification system. Results: The age group 21-30 years had 35, 31-40 years had 20, 41-50 years had 11, and >50 years had 4 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). The diagnosis was unsatisfactory in 7, normal in 4, bacterial vaginosis in 18, actinomycosis in 5, mixed infection in 4, ASCUS in 1, inflammatory (non-specific) in 20, candidiasis in 6, and trichomoniasis in 4 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: A helpful screening technique for the early identification of premalignant and cancerous cervix lesions is pap smears. Early identification of cervical premalignant lesions by appropriate Pap screening program implementation can reduce the incidence of invasive cervical cancer.