Vol. 8, Issue 1, Part A (2025)

Histopathological diagnosis of cervical biopsy at tertiary care hospital

Author(s):

Drashti Savani and Smita Jhaveri

Abstract:

Introduction: Cervix is a gateway to numerous non neoplastic and neoplastic gynecological lesions. Cervical cancer is the leading cancer in Indian women and second most common cancer in women worldwide next to breast cancer.
Material and Method: A formalin fixed specimen of cervical biopsy received in histopathology section-pathology department. After receiving specimen fixation, grossing and staining was done. Histopathological examination with H&E stain followed by immunohistochemistry (IHC) done in special cases for differential diagnosis.
Result: In a total of 40 cases studied 17(42.5%) cases were non neoplastic, 1(2.5%) was of CIN 3 and 20 (55.0%) cases were malignant. Malignant lesion was most prevalent and more common in age group of 40-65 years.
Endocervical polyp was the most common non neoplastic lesion and squamous cell carcinoma was the most common cancer followed by adenocarcinoma and adenosquamous carcinoma.
Conclusion: Adequate cervical screening procedure with follow up cervical biopsies helps in early diagnosis and management of premalignant and malignant lesions and their prompt treatment.
 

Pages: 22-26  |  62 Views  29 Downloads

How to cite this article:
Drashti Savani and Smita Jhaveri. Histopathological diagnosis of cervical biopsy at tertiary care hospital. Int. J. Clin. Diagn. Pathol. 2025;8(1):22-26. DOI: 10.33545/pathol.2025.v8.i1a.2048