Histopathological Study of Surface Epithelial Tumours of Ovary at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Pathology: Research and Practice - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Ovarian cancer accounts for 3% of all cancers in females. Ovarian Tumours are most common tumours of female genital tract. Ovarian cancer is leading cause of deaths among gynaecological cancers. The aim of the study was to find the incidence of surface ovarian tumor at the Department of Pathology, S Nijalingappa Medical College, Bagalkot. Materials and Methods: This prospective study comprised of 82 primary ovarian tumours diagnosed in the department of pathology at S N Medical College, Bagalkot during the time period of 1st January 2016 to 30th June 2017. Records were retrieved from the departmental registers and were analyzed. Results: Total 82 cases were studied in this duration of study period. Out of 82 cases majority were benign tumours (81.75), followed by malignant tumours (15.9%) and borderline tumours (2.4%) were found. Conclusion: Most of the ovarian tumours in this study were surface epithelial tumours followed by germ cell tumours. Clinical features are variable. Histopathological examination is needed for proper diagnosis, treatment and for prognosis of the disease.
Authors and Affiliations
Chidipudi Prasanthi
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP519699
- DOI 10.21088/ijprp.2278.148X.7318.6
- Views 78
- Downloads 0
Clinicopathological Study of Ovarian Lesions
Context: Ovarian lesions can present in the form of pain in abdomen, mass lesion or infertility. Any age group can be affected. Mass lesions of ovary are important, as they can be neoplastic or non-neoplastic. Appropriat...
Spectrum of Gastrointestinal Lesions in A Tertiary Care Hospital
Introduction: Cancer is the major health issue now days with a burden accounting for almost one in every four deaths. Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is the most commonly involved system in the human body. Adenocarcinomas a...
Clinical and Histopathological Presentation of Papulosquamous Skin Disorders with Special Emphasis on Lichen Planus in Tertiary Care Hospital
Background: The papulosquamous disorders are complex to diagnose, because of the difficulty in identification and may resemble a similar disorder of the group. Lichen planus is an inflammatory dermal condition of the muc...
Blood Transfusion Services and Utility of Blood and its Components at Teritiary Care Center
Background and AIM: Blood transfusion services aim at providing adequate, safe and quality blood to meet the demands for clinical blood transfusion. The aim of the blood utilization management system is to optimize the u...
Cytology of Malignant Lesions of Liver: An Institutional Study
Background and Objectives: The evaluation and management of various hepatic lesions is a common clinical problem and their appropriate management depends on accurate diagnosis. Aim of the study is to study the cytomorpho...