The value and dangers of gynaecological cytology.
The value of gynaecological cytology is briefly summarised, possible pitfalls from the viewpoint of the clinician and the laboratory are enumerated, and the importance of quality control and the necessity of research to validate mass screening programmes are emphasised.
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000453:epidemiology; D000328:Adult; D002278:Carcinoma in Situ / Q000453:epidemiology; D003581:Cytodiagnosis; D004501:Education, Medical; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science / Q000193:education; D010336:Pathology / Q000193:education; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000453:epidemiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D013019:South Africa; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology