Aspiration cytology of ovarian tumors

Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 1995 Feb;7(1):43-8.

Abstract

Fine-needle aspiration biopsy of ovarian lesions may provide a definitive diagnosis, particularly when used in conjunction with ultrasound examination and serologic markers. Recent advances permit the use of cytologic material for special studies, such as flow cytometry or cytogenetics, which may add important prognostic information in ovarian cancer.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • DNA, Neoplasm / analysis
  • Female
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Nucleolus Organizer Region
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / chemistry
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / genetics
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Ovary / pathology
  • Ploidies
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • DNA, Neoplasm