Ovarian Carcinoma

Thoms, Johannes

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“…6 Five years later, in an attempt to standardize the classification of female genital tract tumors, The League of Nations Health Organization published the first consensus classification system on carcinoma of the uterine cervix, followed by a staging atlas one year later. [9][10][11] In 1956, however, examination of peritoneal washings was reported in an attempt at establishing a method to detect early spread of ovarian carcinoma. [9][10][11] In 1956, however, examination of peritoneal washings was reported in an attempt at establishing a method to detect early spread of ovarian carcinoma.…”

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“…7,8 By the early to mid-1950s, cytologic examination of abdominopelvic fluid was still not routine in the staging of cancers of the female genital tract, and the proposed classification systems were essentially variations of the early classification groups proposed in 1932. [9][10][11] In 1956, however, examination of peritoneal washings was reported in an attempt at establishing a method to detect early spread of ovarian carcinoma. 12 This study showed that although most positive washings corresponded to the presence of grossly identifiable metastatic disease, certain cases without grossly identifiable disease also demonstrated positive washings.…”

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Abdominopelvic washings in gynecologic pathology: A comprehensive review

Schulte

Lastra

2016

Diagnostic Cytopathology

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Abdominopelvic washings (APW) performed during gynecologic surgeries have become a common specimen evaluated by cytopathologists. Their role in staging of female genital tract tumors has changed significantly since they were first described, and continue to evolve. The ability of these washings to detect microscopic disease, even in the absence of gross disease, warrants the critical role that these washings play in the staging of certain female gynecologic tract tumors, allowing for optimal staging and subsequent treatment of the patient. Irrespective of the underlying pathology, the gamut of cytomorphologic findings that may be observed in APW is extensive, and ranges from benign lesions that may act as mimickers of malignancy, to both common and rare malignancies. This review discusses the changing role of APW in the staging of gynecologic tumors, and highlights the salient cytomorphologic features of these lesions, with emphasis in their correct identification, including cautionary notes to avoid over or misinterpretation. Diagn. Cytopathol. 2016;44:1039-1057. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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