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

## TL;DR

This study compares colposcopy and Pap smear for detecting cervical abnormalities, finding colposcopy more sensitive but less specific.

## Contribution

The study provides new evidence on the effectiveness of combining colposcopy with cytology for early cervical lesion detection.

## Key findings

- Colposcopy had 83.3% sensitivity and 72.7% specificity for cervical lesions.
- Colposcopy-directed biopsy confirmed CIN in 21.3% of cases.
- Colposcopy and histopathology results correlated in 90.9% of cases.

## 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.