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Histopathological profile of cervical biopsies in northern Malawi: a retrospective cross-sectional study.

Paul Uchizi KasekaAlfred KayiraChikondi Sharon ChimbatataMaster R O ChisalePocha KamudumuliTsung-Shu Joseph WuBalwani Chingatichifwe MbakayaFrank Watson Sinyiza
Published in: BMJ open (2022)
Our study shows that cervicitis and SCC were most common among non-malignant and malignant cervical biopsies, respectively. Since the frequency of cervical cancer is high, there is a need to have well detailed national policies to be put in place to increase detection of preinvasive lesions in order to reduce the prevalence of cervical cancer.
Keyphrases
  • public health
  • risk factors
  • ultrasound guided