[Histopathological verification of the cervical pap smears based on material of the obstetrical-gynecological department of the provincial hospital in Kielce].

The results of the cervical Pap. smear taken before cold knife conization and the histopathological results of the cones removed in 336 women, were compared. In cytological examination we found 10.8% (13/120) false negative results, which did not confirm of the existence the precancerous lesion within cervical epithelium. The mild dysplasia according to Pap. smears was established among 15.9% (15/94) of women with CIN III and CIN II diagnosed pathologically. In part of the women the histopathological results of the postoperative specimens and bioptic cervical material were compared. Clinical value and correlation between histopathological and cytological results in the estimation of CIN (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia) were discussed with particular regard to CIN I according to Bethesda system.