Retrospective analysis: what does the cytopathological examinations of the CEPS unit

Abstract

Cervical cancer (CC) is one of the most frequent causes of death in women worldwide, the screening test is indicated for women aged 25 to 64 years, who have already started sexual activity. One factor that predisposes to the development of this pathology is infection by human papillomavirus (HPV). The performance of the preventive exam is an effective strategy in the early detection of lesions that precede the CC. It aims to present the prevalence of changes in the results of cytopathological exams of patients who underwent nursing consultation at the clinic. Field research study, with quantitative methodology and descriptive approach. Sampling was carried out in 245 reports of preventive exams carried out in the year 2018 to 2020 at the CEPS unit in Guaraí-TO. The atypical cells were present in 2.45%, being (97.55%) negative for intraepithelial lesions. Regarding age, (30.61%) of women was under 30 years old. The suitability of the collected material showed a satisfactory sample in 100% of the records. Regarding benign cellular changes, inflammation was present in (70%) 21. Regarding the education of women, complete high school predominated with (30.61%). The predominant microbiological agent was Lactobacillus sp. com (80.82%) of the results. Intraepithelial lesions had a low prevalence, compared to some literature. It can be seen that the health of patients at the CEPS unit in Guaraí, shows good suitability, since the numbers of agents that cause infection are reduced.