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This analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Pap smear cytology in identifying cervical cytological abnormalities and associated risk factors.

April 10, 2026CureusOpen Access

Analysis of Cervical Cytology Reports From Pap Smears and Their Clinical Correlation Among Women Attending a Gynecology OPD in a Tertiary Care Center in Northeast India

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Analysis reveals cervical cytology effectiveness in detecting abnormalities among women, indicating need for early screening.

This analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Pap smear cytology in identifying cervical cytological abnormalities and associated risk factors.
Conducted in a tertiary care center among sexually active women aged 18 and above.
Cervical samples collected via Ayre spatula and evaluated using Pap smear techniques.
Analyzed epidemiological factors correlated with cytological findings.
Epithelial cell abnormalities most frequent in multiparous women aged 31-50 years.
Cytology showed inflammatory smears in 58.8% of cases; ASCUS in 4.2%; LSIL in 1.8%; and HSIL in 1%.
Multivariate analysis identified early age at first intercourse and cervical erosion as risk factors for precancerous lesions.

Malakar et al. (2026) studied this question.

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