Spectrum of Histopathological Findings in Hysterectomy Specimens- A Retrospective – 5 Year Study
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Diseases of the female genital tract are extremely common and include complications of pregnancy, infections, tumors, and hormonally induced abnormalities. Hysterectomy is one of the most common surgical procedure performed throughout the world. Methods: Retrospective study of hysterectomy specimens received in the Department of Pathology, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, from Jan 2011 to Dec 2015. Results: A total of 1935 Hysterectomy specimens were included in the study. It was found that atrophic endometrium, leiomyoma and chronic cervicitis were the most common endometrial, myometrial and cervical pathologies seen in 30.5%, 41% and 90.5%of cases respectively. Conclusion: A wide spectrum of lesions were identified when hysterectomy specimens are subjected to histopathological examination.
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Dr Vani D
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