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Intraoperative Diagnosis: Imprint Cytology and Frozen Section in Ovarian Tumor, Averting Additional Surgery

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A granulosa cell tumor (GCT) is a type of ovarian cancer that constitutes approximately 10% of all ovarian malignancies. In this case, a female patient with hypothyroidism and a history of irregular periods was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) after a radiological examination, which subsequently recommended surgery. Frozen section analysis and imprint cytology assisted in the intraoperative diagnosis of the tumor. These diagnostic tools helped adopt a minimally invasive surgery where only the affected ovary was removed, thus avoiding an extra surgical procedure. It is usually described as a low-grade cancer, but it can recur many years later. Therefore, repeated imaging and tumor markers should be used to monitor the patient after the treatment and ensure early detection of the relapse, thus improving the patient's prognosis.

Source: Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences

DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1409_24

Authors: Kiran Lanjewar, Sanjay Deotale, Sunita Vagha, Sudhanshu Dakre

Institution: Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research

Language: English

Topic: Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment

Subfield: Reproductive Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $250