Comparison of Liquid Based Cytology and Conventional Pap in Patients of Abnormal Vaginal Discharge Presenting with Pruritus Vulvae

Abstract

were collected from all the 40 patients of abnormal vaginal discharge presenting with pruritus vulvae. The smears were studied cytologically and sensitivity of each method was calculated Vaginals swabs were taken for culture. Results: A total of 40 cases of abnormal vaginal discharge presenting with pruritus vulvae were studied. Total of 80% cases were in the reproductive age group (i.e. 20-50 years). LBC could diagnose 13 cases of bacterial vaginosis while CP diagnosed 14 cases with a sensitivity of 86.67% and 93.3% respectively. 6 cases were diagnosed cytologically as candidiasis by LBC and by 5 CP with a sensitivity of 75% and 62.5% respectively. LBC and CP both had a sensitivity of 50% in the detection of Trichomonas vaginalis. Conclusion: Due to its cost effectiveness CP is as good as LBC in detection of specific infections especially in resource poor countries.