Abstract
Objectives: To study cervical cytology in women with abnormal cervical findings on visual inspection. Methods:Descriptive analytical study was conducted in Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune, India.1600 women from Gynecology OPD having abnormal cervical findings on visual inspection were included in study. These women were subjected for Pap smear. Results: Inflammatory changes were seen in 47.75% and precancerous lesions seen in 9.56% patients. Out of which LSIL was seen in 6.75% and HSIL was (CIN II & CIN III) in 2.81% of patients. In present study mean age for CIN was 38.13 ± 9.03 years. Malignant lesions were detected in 0.56% of patients, maximum in age group 41-45 years. Conclusion: Women with abnormal cervical findings on visual inspection should be subjected to Pap smear to detect the disease in precancerous stage & to lower the mortality & morbidity. Keywords––Cancer, HSIL, LSIL, Pap smear
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