Roger B. Scott

The detection of cancer of the uterine cervix by cytological study

Abstract 1. 1. Of 100 consecutive cases of squamous-cell carcinoma involving the uterine cervix seen in the University Hospitals of Cleveland during a period of 21 months, 14 were detected solely through the use of the cytological technique. 2. 2. In 3 additional cases the cytological findings were of equivocal value in establishing the diagnosis. 3. 3. Of the 14 cases credited to the cytological technique, the initial tissue sections made for pathologic examination failed to show evidence of neoplasm in 2 instances and additional study was necessary before the diagnosis of cancer was established.

Carcinoma of the Cervix: Technic of Methods for Diagnosis

The medium of color television was used in this presentation to demonstrate the following procedures, listed in order of performance: cervical cytology, the Schiller test, knife conization, dilatation and curettage, and pelvic examination. Emphasis is on the importance of avoiding vaginal and cervical trauma and of furnishing the pathologist with adequate and representative material.