revised BSCC terminology for abnormal cervical cytology

The BSCC terminology was originally published in 1986 and although highly successful, requires revision. Through a process of professional consensus and literature review this has been undertaken by the BSCC. The revision takes account of recent developments and improvements in understanding of morp...

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Published in:Cytopathology 2008-06, Vol.19 (3), p.137-157
Main Authors: Denton, K.J, Herbert, A, Turnbull, L.S, Waddell, C, Desai, M.S, Rana, D.N, Dudding, N, Smith, J.H.F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bethesda system
cervical cancer screening
cervical cytology terminology
Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia - classification
Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia - diagnosis
cytodiagnosis
Female
Humans
sample adequacy
Terminology as Topic
Uterine Cervical Dysplasia - classification
Uterine Cervical Dysplasia - diagnosis
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - classification
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - diagnosis
Vaginal Smears
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Summary:The BSCC terminology was originally published in 1986 and although highly successful, requires revision. Through a process of professional consensus and literature review this has been undertaken by the BSCC. The revision takes account of recent developments and improvements in understanding of morphology and disease process and is compatible with other terminologies in use elsewhere, whilst still maintaining a focus on practice in the UK cervical screening programmes.
ISSN:0956-5507
1365-2303
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2303.2008.00585.x