Histomorphological spectrum of small cervical biopsies with p16 staining in pre invasive lesions: A seven year retrospective analysis

Abstract

Introduction: Uterine cervix is a common site for many neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions. Nonneoplastic lesions include acute and chronic cervicitis, hyperplasia, polyps and cysts. Neoplastic lesions include pre invasive lesions and cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in Indian women after breast cancer. Histo pathological studies of cervical lesions helps in early diagnosis and proper management of patients. Various biomarkers are available for diagnosis of HPV in pre invasive lesions of cervix.