Cervical Cancer Cytology
Study data from Sahlgrenska University, Sahlgrenska Academy update understanding of cervical cancer cytology
Published in Women's Health Weekly, November 15th, 2007
A new study, 'Liquid-based cytology versus conventional Papanicolaou smear in an organized screening program : a prospective randomized study,' is now available. According to recent research from Goteborg, Sweden, "The objective of this study was to evaluate whether liquid-based cytology (LBC) can improve high-standard cervical cancer screening cytology further. The primary endpoint was histopathologic high-grade lesions in current and subsequent screening rounds."
"The secondary endpoints were cytologic diagnosis and inadequate samples Women were randomized to smear taking by conventional Papanicolaou (Pap) smear or LBC according to the time of appointment. Eight...
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