Pap smear ore of two kinds:-
A)
Traditional pap or B) LBC Such tests are recommended every 5 yearly. B) If Pap (any method ) is positive then HPV
co-testing done, & repeat 5
yearly. All cervices should have a PAP
smear after 23 yrs and preferably 5 yearly as per countries guidelines.. C) Any abnormality in the cytology or
smear warrants a colposcopy. D) It is also important to monitor girls
who are vaccinated for HPV. D) How long to
monitor à Till the age of 65 (previous 3 normal reports, But in the meantime
if any Cx that looks suspicious(to a trained eye) and
particularly bleeds on touch regardless of previous normal smears should
undergo Cx biopsy ” All VIA positive
cases we should subject them to colposcopy SOS biopsy
B)
Triaging of suspicious cases and
eventually cervical biopsy is sometimes done by
colposcopy:-How to select cases who most suitable colposcopy?- In our country for reasons best known to many of us, childbirth trauma is very common . As such,
large number of middle aged Indian
rural women, report to us with visible cervical lesions for which we insist on
Pap smear and appropriate stain. It is a common experience of all of us in most
cases the report comes as negative. But in most cases there is associated
parametrial thickening on either side. Often, the lower endocervix is visibly
exposed & raw.
C)
Facilities of Liquid based Pap &
exclusion of HR-HPV (High Risk HPV virus) do not exist in set up more so in small towns. Can such cases
be put for cases for colposcopy as an alternative to HR-HPV (High Risk HPV virus) Therefore which are the cases that mandate
colposcopy evaluation?
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