The Merit of Urine Cytology in Identifying Cytological Abnormalities in Women Experiencing Abnormal Discharge

Abstract

Background: Urine cytology is a diagnostic method that aids in identifying various types of pathological abnormalities within the urinary system. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of urine cytology in identifying cytological abnormalities in women experiencing abnormal discharge. Methodology: This investigation was carried out as a prospective descriptive study aimed at assessing the effectiveness of urine cytology in identifying cytological abnormalities in women who present with abnormal vaginal discharge. The investigation took place at High Care Private Clinic, located in El-Obeid, North Kordofan State, Sudan. The sample size of 90 encompassed all patients presenting with gynecological complaints linked to abnormal vaginal discharge who underwent a Pap test for diagnostic purposes during the timeframe from March 2024 to October 2024. Results: Positive cytological evidence of HPV was observed in 10% of patients. Most cases demonstrate a prevalence of polymorphonuclear inflammatory cells at 88.8%, followed by lymphocyte cells at 87.7%. Plasma cells were identified in 6.6% of cases. Conclusion: Urine cytology may not serve as an alternative to a cervical smear for identifying cytological atypia. The non-invasive procedure of urine cytology can be utilized to identify various infectious and inflammatory conditions.