Introduction: Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related morbidity and mortality among women in developing countries. Early detection and diagnosis of premalignant lesions through histopathology play a critical role in reducing disease burden. To analyse the Objective: histopathological spectrum of premalignant and malignant lesions of the cervix and to determine their frequency and age distribution. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was conducted in the Department of Pathology, Assam medical college and Hospital, Dibrugarh, over a period of one year. A total of 80 cervical biopsy specimens were analysed. The tissues were routinely processed, stained with hematoxylin and eosin, and examined microscopically to categorize lesions as premalignant or malignant. Out of 80 ca Results: ses, 5 cases were premalignant lesions and 75 were malignant. Among premalignant lesions, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, CIN-I (3.75%) was the most common, followed by CIN-III (2.5%). Among the malignant lesions, squamous cell carcinoma was predominant (83.75%) followed by adenocarcinoma (6.25%), Neuroendocrine carcinoma (2.5%) and adenosquamous carcinoma (1.25%). Cervical cancer remains the le Conclusion: ading cancer among women in developing countries. Histopathological evaluation is regarded as the gold standard for diagnosing cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and carcinoma. Early detection through histopathology is crucial for ensuring timely treatment, improving prognosis, and preventing progression to invasive cervical cancer.
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