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. 2025 Jul 31;21(7):2001-2005.
doi: 10.6026/973206300212001. eCollection 2025.

Colposcopic evaluation of unhealthy cervix in gynecology patients: A prospective observational study

Archana Kori  1 , Mohini Ahirwar  2 , Jyoti Meravi  1 , Manik Sirpurkar  1 , Abhay Kumar  3
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Colposcopic evaluation of unhealthy cervix in gynecology patients: A prospective observational study

Archana Kori et al. Bioinformation. .

Abstract

Cervical cancer remains a major concern, especially in developing countries, highlighting the need for effective screening. In this study of 150 women with clinically unhealthy cervix, colposcopy showed higher sensitivity (83.3%) but lower specificity (72.7%) compared to Pap smear. Colposcopy-directed biopsy confirmed CIN in 21.3% of cases. The correlation between colposcopy and histopathology was 90.9%. Combining colposcopy with cytology enhances early detection of cervical lesions.

Keywords: Colposcopy; cervical cancer screening; cervical intraepithelial neoplasia; histopathology; pap smear; unhealthy cervix.

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