Eleven-year review of data on Pap smears in Saudi Arabia: We need more focus on glandular abnormalities!

Background: We reviewed data from Saudi Arabia on epithelial cell abnormalities (ECA) detected by Pap smear after noticing a slight increase in the incidence of cervical glandular abnormalities in our regional laboratory in recent years.

Objective: Clarify data on adenocarcinoma (ADCA) on Pap smears in Saudi Arabia.

Design: Descriptive, retrospective study.