Journal of Cytology & Histology

Department of Biomedical Sciences, Malawi Adventist University, Malamulo Campus, R4H5+5CV, Makwasa, Malawi

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  Cytomorphological Analysis in Uterine Cervical Smears in Women Aged 50 and 50+ Attending Cervical Cancer Screening at Malamulo Adventist Hospital
  Author(s): Chagwa Patrick*, Banda Speak, Katiniche Blessings, Katuah Joel, Munthali Ackim, Majamanda Jonathan, Linje Linly, Kamwendo Chikondi, Siyano Exton, Mlozen Madalitso and Kalumbi Martin
  
  Cervical cancer has highest incidence in developing countries with almost 90% of cervical cancer deaths and Malawi is not spared. Almost all cases of cervical cancer are caused by the persistent infection with “high-risk” types of HPV, with HPV types 16 and 18 being the most common. Cervical cancer screening has emerged as a very effective method for the prevention of cervical carcinoma. This is because the uterine cervix is anatomically accessible, and the prolonged pre-malignant phase can be detected by studying morphology of exfoliated cells through Papanicolaou Smear (Pap smear) evaluation. From a diagnostic perspective, atrophic smears, typical of smears from postmenopausal women, pose a challenge. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess pattern of cytomorphology of Pap smears in postmenopausal women. Metho.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2157-7099.2024.15.771

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