The cytology reportThe cytology report on abnormal findings should consist of a concise description of cells in precisely defined and generally accepted cytological terms. This may be followed, if appropriate, by a prediction of the histological condition based on the overall picture and should include a recommendation for the further management of the patient.When a prediction of histology is included as a supplementary statement to a description of the cytology use of the terminology, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is preferred: it has the advantage of relating the histological report more clearly to the prognosis and management than the artificial separation implied by classification into dysplasia and carcinoma in situ. Caution is advised, however, in the