%0 Journal Article
%T Histopathologic patterns and factors associated with cervical lesions at Jimma Medical Center, Jimma, Southwest Ethiopia: A two-year cross-sectional study.
%A Tirkaso BH
%A Bayisa TH
%A Desta TW
%J PLoS One
%V 19
%N 4
%D 2024
%M 38635603
%F 3.752
%R 10.1371/journal.pone.0301559
%X <B>BACKGROUND: </B>The cervix is the lower portion of the uterus, which connects this organ to the vagina through the endocervical canal.<BR><B>OBJECTIVE: </B>This study aimed to determine the histopathologic patterns and factors associated with cervical lesions at Jimma Medical Center from September 12, 2017, to September 12, 2019.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>A 2-year facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 1 to June 30, 2020.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>In this study, cervical cancer was the most common (71%) cause of cervical lesions. Squamous cell carcinoma was the most frequent cervical cancer diagnosed during the study, accounting for 96.4% of 331 cancerous cases, followed by adenocarcinoma (3.3%). High-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions were the most frequently diagnosed precancerous lesions, accounting for 68.4% of cases. Endocervical polyps were the most commonly diagnosed benign lesions, accounting for 59.3% of cases.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>The maximum age distribution of cervical lesions was in the 41-50-year age range. Squamous cell carcinoma was the most frequent type of cervical cancer. High-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions were the most frequently diagnosed precancerous cervical lesions. The most common benign cervical lesions were endocervical polyps.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>We recommend educating the community to improve health-seeking behavior and on possible preventive strategies for cervical cancer.