Intra-epithelial Carcinoma of the Uterine Cervix

Abstract

The means for eliminating cancer of the uterine cervix appears to be within our grasp. The decline in mortality rate of cervical cancer is one of the most notable accomplishments in cancer therapy of this century. The outlook for cure is estimated as better than 98 per cent.

Cytologic study of vaginal smears is by far the most important means of detecting intra-epithelial cervical cancer. When a positive vaginal smear is confirmed, the next step is to obtain adequate tissue for histologic study. The best method of biopsy is conization. The Schiller test is a useful adjunct in the diagnostic approach.