Histopathological Assessment of Cervix Cancer
Journal Title: Harsukh Educational Charitable Society International Journal of Community Health and Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer among women worldwide. The present study was conducted with aim of histopathological assessment of lesions of cervix cancer. Material & Methods: The present study was conducted on 108 women with history of cervical cancer. The samples were collected using Ayre's spatula and smears were prepared with the help of endocervical brush. The smears were then fixed in alcohol and stained using the Papanicolaou's technique. Results: Maximum cases were seen in age group 40-50 years (34) followed by 30-40 years (23) and 50-60 years (20). The difference was non- significant (P> 0.05). The most common histological variant was moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma seen in 32, followed by well differentiated squamous cell carcinoma in 25, poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma in 10. The common clinical findings was bleeding per vaginal in 78, pain abdomen in 24, growth in 10 and itching/ white discharge in 38 cases. Conclusion: Cervical cancer is one of the leading cause of death in women. Histopathological analysis is the confirmatory test.
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Amrish Kumar, Anima Prasad
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