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The revised BSCC terminology for abnormal cervical cytology
Author(s) -
Denton K. J.,
Herbert A.,
Turnbull L. S.,
Waddell C.,
Desai M. S.,
Rana D. N.,
Dudding N.,
Smith J. H. F.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
cytopathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.512
H-Index - 48
eISSN - 1365-2303
pISSN - 0956-5507
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2303.2008.00585.x
Subject(s) - terminology , medicine , gynecology , family medicine , linguistics , philosophy
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.