Catch Me If You Can! Keeping an Eye Out to Detect Unusual Malignancies Appearing in Cervical Pap Smear

Although rare, extrauterine malignancies can be detected on cervical Pap smears and may even present as the first sign of disease. Awareness of subtle cytomorphological patterns, combined with clinical correlation and immunohistochemical studies, is essential to avoid misinterpretation and ensure accurate diagnosis and timely management.