GLANDULAR LESIONS OF THE CERVIX - CYTOLOGICAL AND HISTOLOGICAL CORRELATION

In this retrospective review we assessed the frequency with which atyp ical glandular cells in cervical smears predict cervical glandular les ions. Asymptomatic patients (n=34) with one or more smears showing aty pical glandular cells and subsequent histopathological assessment were studied. Independent cytological and histological review was undertak en. Cytological review confirmed atypical glandular cells in 29 cases, 17 of which had coexisting squamous dyskaryosis. Histological review of these 29 cases revealed glandular neoplasia in 13 (45%) and microgl andular hyperplasia (MEH) in an additional four (14%). Initial reporti ng had underestimated the prevalence of glandular neoplasia.