ArticleJournal of cytology
Cervical cytopathological changes among women with vaginal discharge attending teaching hospital.
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- Comparative analysis of cytological changes in the buccal mucosa among traditional cigarette and electronic cigarette users.Tobacco induced diseases · 2025Article
- Primary screening of cervical cancer by Pap smear in women of reproductive age group.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2022Article
- Correlation between Visual Analogue Scale Score and Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale-Depression Score in Patients with Cervical Cancer in the Hospital Vina Cancer, Medan.Open access Macedonian journal of medical sciences · 2019Article
- Prevalence of Infectious Organisms Observed in Cervical Smears Between 1997-2014 at Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital, Kuwait.Sultan Qaboos University medical journal · 2018Article
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Abstract
aimsTo find cytology changes among women attending obstetrics and gynaecology clinic with complaints of vaginal discharges. SETTINGS AND
designThis descriptive hospital-based cytological study was conducted at the outpatient clinic of the obstetrics and gynaecology department. MATERIALS AND
methodsTwo hundred women with complaints of vaginal discharge were selected. Their detailed histories were documented on a special request form. Pap smears were then obtained and sent for cytological examination to the cytopathology department. All low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) cases were advised to follow-up with Pap smears in the next 6-12 months. Those with high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) were further investigated by a cervical biopsy and managed accordingly. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: The statistical analysis was performed using, the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). Chi-square and cross-tabulation were used in this study.
resultsThe cytological examination of Pap smears showed no changes (i.e. negative findings) in 88 (44%) cases, while
conclusionInfection is common among the illiterate group of women. Women with vaginal discharges should undergo screening tests for evaluation by cervical smear for the early detection of cervical precancer conditions. There is an urgent need to establish a screening program for cervical cancer in Sudan.
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