[Our experience in using liquid based cytology in cervical screening (LBC)].

AIM: Our aim is to summarize our experience in screening for cervical cancer using liquid-based cytology system and the Bethesda system.

MATERIAL AND

METHODS

We did a clinical study of 92 patients, aimed to summarize the results of liquid-based cytology based on various criteria such as specificity, sensitivity, positive and false negative results. All patients had conventional Pap smear as well.

RESULTS

The better results stand out of the LBC, mainly due to the reduced number of unsatisfactory results and higher specificity and sensitivity for low-grade lesions--LSIL. There is better standardization of samples, because of the automation of the process. The method is much better quality and more economical.

CONCLUSION

The results obtained by us confirm the diagnostic quality and efficiency of the method, so we offer routine use in Bulgaria, as it is in some developed countries.