Predictive value of micronucleus count in cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and carcinoma.

Objective: A micronucleus is a small additional nucleus formed due to chromosomal loss or fragmentation. The aim of this study was to assess the utility of micronucleus count as a screening tool in cervical cancer.

Material And Method: A total of 132 cases consisting of 42 pre-neoplastic and neoplastic cases and 90 non-neoplastic cases were studied.