JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jul 2013
Detection of abnormal cervical cytology in papanicolaou smears in a tertiary care center.
Cancer of uterine cervix is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity among women worldwide. In developing countries it is the most common gynaecological cancer and one of the leading causes of cancer death among women. Pap smears are commonly used as cytological screening test for successful eradication of precancerous lesions, which has made it a routine procedure worldwide. ⋯ In country like Nepal with predominant rural population, screening and awareness programs with co-operation of media, non-government organizations and government should be formulated for early detection of cervical cancer.