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The current status of the Papanicolaou smear [PDF]
Ca-A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 1995 Since its introduction as a screen for cervical cancer in the late 1940s, the Pap smear has become one of the most widely accepted screening procedures for cancer. Numerous scientific studies have now attested to its effectiveness. However, important issues related to the Pap smear, including cytologic nomenclature, accuracy, regulatory procedures, and
Hugh M Shingleton +2 more
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The "Atypical" Papanicolaou Smear [PDF]
CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 1986 Optimal management of the patient with the atypical smear requires a narrative description of the findings as well as frequent personal communication with the cytopathologist. When the cytologic abnormality suggests the possibility of an underlying early or poorly formed neoplastic lesion, colposcopy is recommended.
W B, Jones, P E, Saigo
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Nuances of the Papanicolaou stain
Cytojournal, 2022 The impressive list of achievements of Dr. G. N. Papanicolaou and his tedious journey from normal to abnormal human cell includes the importance of wet fixation of cells and the development of the unique polychromatic Pap stain. The 5-dye Pap stain method evolved through 2 salient phases.
Sathawane, Prajakta +3 more
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Problems in Papanicolaou Classification
Journal of UOEH, 1993 There are several reasons why Papanicolaou classification should not be used for the interpretation of cytologic findings. First, many different classification criteria are sometimes used for a single pathologic condition. Second, inflammatory change or hormonal evaluation are not included in the system.
M, Kashimura +4 more
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Atypical Papanicolaou Smear in Pregnancy [PDF]
Clinical Medicine & Research, 2005 Atypical glandular cells (AGC) in Papanicolaou (Pap) smears can be associated with premalignant and malignant cervical and endometrial lesions. AGC is difficult to diagnose in pregnancy due to confusion with normal cellular changes that accompany graviditas. While guidelines have been established for management of AGC cases in the non-pregnant patient,
Thomas P, Connolly, A C, Evans
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Attitudes to Papanicolaou smears
Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1996 Preventive health behavior has been defined as behavior aimed at the prevention or detection of disease in an asymptomatic state. When cervical cancer is discovered and treated in the premalignant stage, the cure rate is 95% or higher. The success of the screening program for cervical cancer depends at least partially on women's acceptance of and ...
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Citation: 'Papanicolaou smear' in the IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed.; International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. 10.1351/goldbook.11064 • License: The IUPAC Gold Book is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike CC BY-SA 4.0 International for individual terms.
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Intraoperative Peritoneal Lavage for Detection of Malignant Cells: Technique, Evidence, Clinical Relevance and Future Perspectives. [PDF]
Cancers (Basel)Puffert R +9 more
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Cytological Evaluation of Oral Epithelial Changes in Apparently Healthy Oral Mucosa Among Smokers and Spicy Food Consumers. [PDF]
CureusElmahdi FM +6 more
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Chlamydia trachomatis infection seroprevalence among women with normal and abnormal cervical smears and its implication for Nigerian cervical cancer screening. [PDF]
BMC Infect DisIfezuoke TD +7 more
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