Prospective observational study shows colposcopy's higher sensitivity and correlation with histopathology, suggesting improved cervical cancer detection.
Cervical cancer remains a major concern, especially in developing countries, highlighting the need for effective screening. In this study of 150 women with clinically unhealthy cervix, colposcopy showed higher sensitivity (83.3%) but lower specificity (72.7%) compared to Pap smear. Colposcopy-directed biopsy confirmed CIN in 21.3% of cases. The correlation between colposcopy and histopathology was 90.9%. Combining colposcopy with cytology enhances early detection of cervical lesions.
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