ArticleJournal of mid-life health
Uterine Prolapse: Should Hysterectomy Specimens be Subjected for Histopathological Examination?
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- Prevalence of histological abnormalities in hysterectomy specimens performed for prolapse. A systematic review and meta-analysis.International urogynecology journal · 2021Pooled it
- Histopathological Analysis of Hysterectomy Specimens in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Retrospective Study.Cureus · 2023Article
- Pathologic Profile of Hysterectomy Cases in Saudi Arabia: A Tertiary Center Experience.Saudi journal of medicine & medical sciencesArticle
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Abstract
contextUterine prolapse accounts for one of the common gynecological problems in India. The excised uterus is not expected to have any pathological finding other than atrophic endometrium and may be an ulcer because of the prolapse.
aimsThe aim of this study is to assess the hysterectomy specimen for unsuspected pathology. SUBJECTS AND
methodsThe study is done over two and half years at a tertiary care hospital. Hysterectomy specimens done with a clinical indication of prolapse were included in the study. Histopathological examination done, findings noted, and data analyzed. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: Descriptive analysis was used in this study.
resultsOf the total hysterectomy specimens, 55 (6%) were done for uterovaginal prolapse. Patients age ranged from 32 to 78 years; mean 51.1 ± 11.9 years. Majority (46; 83.6%) of the patients were above 40 years of age, whereas only (9; 16.4%) were < 40 years of age (
conclusionsGrossly unremarkable specimens can have unsuspected histopathological lesion which could be potential premalignant or malignant lesions. Therefore, all hysterectomy specimens should be subjected to the histopathological examination for accurate diagnosis and proper categorization of lesions.
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