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ABNORMAL SMEAR Prepared by : Stephanie N. Ammari
Headlines
• Pap smear :
1. Definition
2. Importance .
3. Procedure .
4. Screening .
• Cervix : anatomy & histology .
• Abnormal Smear :
Cervical Histology
Transformation Zone
• Is defined as the area between the original SCJ & the
current SCJ where the epithelium changes from columnar
epithelium to squamous epithelium over time .
Pap Smear
• Developed by Dr. George N. Papanicolaou in 1940s .
• What is it ???
• Purpose …
• Importance …
Procedure ( video )
Normal Cervical Cytology
Abnormal Smear …
Abnormal cervical cytology shows squamous cells at
different stages of maturity ( dyskaryosis ) .
Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
( CIN )
Low grade CIN High grade CIN
CIN 1 CIN 2,3
Spontaneous regression of
not uncommon & is likely to
occur through the patient’s
own cell mediated immunity
Requires treatment
Management of the results …
• Thank you …