PAP smear or test PAP is the collection of cell population from the cervix and the endocervical canal to identify cervical pathology, actually premalignant and malignant diseases.
The collection can be done with classic or thin prep material (Figure 1, 2).
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IOANNIS Α. KALOGIANNIDIS MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Obstetrics Gynecology -
Gynecologic Oncology
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HPV-DNA testing
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is related to cervical cancer in 99% of cases. Most often high risk subtypes concerning the malignant diseases of the female genital tract are the types 16 and 18.
Colposcopy
Colposcopy is the method for the further diagnostic approach of patients with cervical pathology, which was diagnosed using PAP smear or HPV-DNA testing.
Uterine Myomas
The uterine leiomyomas or myomas are the more frequent benign tumors of the female genital system.
