Histopathological Spectrum of Cervical Lesions

Abstract

Background: Cervix is easily accessible and susceptible for infections, inflammation and
malignancy. Various inflammatory as well as infectious lesions are common in uterine cervix
due to vulnerability to sexual trauma and being an easy access to various infections. Cervical
cancer is one of the most common cancers in females in India. It can be easily detected by
early screening methods.
Materials and Methods:
This study was done for a period of one year (May 2020 - April 2021) retrospectively.
Specimens included were hysterectomy specimens and cervical biopsies. They were fixed in
formalin. Representative sections were taken, processed and embedded in paraffin blocks. All
types of lesions were analyzed in the Department of Pathology, SSMC, Rewa (M.P.)
Results:
In the present study 202 cases were studied, which included cervical biopsy as well as
total hysterectomy specimens. Most common age group was 36-45years i.e. 36%.
Most common non-neoplastic lesion was chronic cervicitis i.e. 48.5% (97 cases) and
most common malignancy was squamous cell carcinoma i.e. 25% (51 cases).
Conclusion: This study highlights a wide spectrum of histopathological types of cervical
lesions. Adequate cervical screening procedure with follow up along with histopathological
examination helps in early diagnosis and management of premalignant and malignant lesions.