A new diagnostic test for endometrial cancer? : Cytology analysis of sonohysterography distention media

OBJECTIVE: During saline-infused sonohysterography (SIS), the distension fluid is typically discarded. If cytology analysis could identify those patients with endometrial cancer, many women would be spared from further procedures.

METHODS: Thirty consecutive patients with clinical stage I or II endometrial adenocarcinoma were prospectively recruited preoperatively. Saline-infused sonohysterography was performed by instilling 5 mL of saline, withdrawing and sending for analysis. Saline was reinfused until complete SIS images were obtained and sent separately for cytology.

RESULTS: Of the 30 women enrolled, SIS was technically successful in 29. Demographics included mean age (60.5 ± 6.99 years), body mass index (35.55 ± 8.18 kg/m), endometrioid histology (76%), and grade (grade 1, 67%). Prestudy diagnostic method included biopsy (70%), dilatation and curettage (17%), and hysteroscopy (10%). Adequate cytology specimens were obtained in 66% of the 5 mL flushes and 72% of the complete SIS collections. Of adequate specimens, the sensitivities to detect endometrial cancer for the 5-mL, complete, and combined fluid samples were 26% (95% confidence interval, 9%-51%), 36% (17%-59%), and 42% (22%-63%). Sensitivity based on the whole study sample (N = 30) was 33% (17%-53%). Statistical significance was not found in the association between a positive test and age, body mass index, grade, diagnostic method, or volume instilled or aspirated.

CONCLUSIONS: Most patients with early endometrial cancer can undergo SIS procedures with adequate cytology specimens obtained from distention media. However, the sensitivity is low, and refinements are necessary before utilizing as a diagnostic test. In cases with positive results, the patient may be able to avoid other costly and painful procedures.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2013

Erschienen:

2013

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:23

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International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society - 23(2013), 7 vom: 14. Sept., Seite 1252-7

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Guralp, Onur [VerfasserIn]
Sheridan, Susan M [VerfasserIn]
Harter, Josephine [VerfasserIn]
Hinshaw, James Louis [VerfasserIn]
Seo, Songwon [VerfasserIn]
Hartenbach, Ellen M [VerfasserIn]
Lindheim, Steven [VerfasserIn]
Stewart, Sarah [VerfasserIn]
Kushner, David M [VerfasserIn]

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Date Completed 07.02.2014

Date Revised 21.10.2021

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1097/IGC.0b013e31829fe8f6

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM229413994