Histopathological analysis of hysterectomy specimens in tertiary care center: two year study

  • Dr. Amita S. Patel Department of Pathology, GMERS Medical College, Halar Road, Valsad, Gujrat, India
  • Dr. Kamlesh J Shah Department of Pathology, GMERS Medical College, Valsad, Gujarat, India
Keywords: Hysterectomy, Histopathology, Leiomyoma, Uterine prolapse, Menorrhagia

Abstract

Background: The uterus is a major female hormone-responsive reproductive pear-shaped organ located within the pelvic region. The gross morphology of uterus quite dramatically changed throughout life by changing levels of ovarian hormones. A hysterectomy is done for many reasons including the ridding of tumours both benign and malignant. It is the most commonly performed gynecological surgical procedure throughout the world.

Materials and Methods: This study was undertaken to identify the different types of pathologies in hysterectomy specimens and to correlate the findings with the different age group and clinical indications.In the present study, 303 cases were studied over a period of two years from January 2016 to December 2017. Surgical specimens were formalin fixed and the tissue was adequately processed for histopathological examination. The sections were stained routinely with hematoxylin and eosin stain.

Results: Of the 303 cases, half of the cases (50.8%) were encountered in the age group of 40 - 49 years which was the most common age group. Fibroid uterus (38.6%) and uterine prolapse (32.6%) were the most common clinical indications for hysterectomy. The most common pathology identified was leiomyoma (42.2%) in myometrium. In cervix most common finding was chronic cervicitis (28.1%). Histopathological examination confirmed the clinical and gross diagnosis in majority of the cases.

Conclusions: The present study provides a fair insight into the histological patterns of lesions in hysterectomy specimens in our institution. A wide range of lesions are encountered when hysterectomy specimens are subjected to histopathological examination. Few lesions were encountered as incidental findings. Hence, it is important that every hysterectomy specimen should be subjected to detailed gross and histopathological examination for better postoperative management.

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Histopathological analysis of hysterectomy specimens in tertiary care center: two year study
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DOI: 10.17511/jopm.2018.i01.06
Published: 2018-03-31
How to Cite
Dr. Amita S. Patel, & Dr. Kamlesh J Shah. (2018). Histopathological analysis of hysterectomy specimens in tertiary care center: two year study. Tropical Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, 4(1), 34-39. https://doi.org/10.17511/jopm.2018.i01.06
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