The validity of Patho_Net system: Comparative study between imaging and glass slide in the diagnosis of Papanicolaou smear.
- Author:
Eun Hye YOON
1
;
Kyung Soon LEE
;
Sung Chul KIM
;
Bok Hee WOO
;
Min Jin LEE
;
Sun Hee SUNG
;
Woon Sup HAN
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Comparative Study ; Original Article
- Keywords:
Papanicolaou smear;
Patho_Net system;
PAPNET
- MeSH:
Atrophy;
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell;
Diagnosis*;
Glass*;
Inflammation;
Mass Screening;
Microscopy;
Papanicolaou Test*;
Vaginal Smears
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2001;44(12):2277-2282
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To validate the efficacy of Patho_Net system for cervical cytology screening. METHODS: The results of imaging diagnosis by Patho_Net system were compared to those of 102 cervical smears diagnosed by conventional light microscopy. RESULTS: There was 52.9% concordant results. The image result for the slide were 41 (80.4%) WNL or atrophy, 19 (61.3%) inflammation or benign atypia, 1 (20%) LSIL, 2 (20%) HSIL and 1 (100%) invasive squamous cell carcinoma. CONCLUSION: Patho_Net system has potential for diagnostic value as a valid alternative to the traditional glass slide screening of Pap smear.
