Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10066652 | International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Objective: To determine the association between atypical glandular cells (AGC) on Pap smear and clinically significant histology, in a large health region. Methods: A cytologic database of over one million Pap smears was reviewed for a result of AGUS/AGC. Cytologic and histologic follow up was obtained to establish the presence of significant histology. Results: 456 patients available for follow up had AGUS/AGC cytology results (0.043% of all Pap smear results). 197(45.2%) patients had a clinically significant diagnosis including 40 with adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS) of the cervix and 48 with endometrial cancer. Conclusion: AGC on a Pap smear is frequently associated with a clinically significant diagnosis.
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Authors
A. Daniel, D. Barreth, A. Schepansky, G. Johnson, V. Capstick, W. Faught,