Primary tumor types and origins in positive abdominopelvic washing cytology, a single institution experience

ConclusionsPositive findings in abdominopelvic washing cytology is rare. The majority of the positive cases were from müllerian origins, with ovary and uterus as the most common sites. Endometrial adenocarcinoma, endometrioid type and ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma were the most common tumor types. Knowing prior history of malignancy, morphologic comparison with concurrent surgical cases, and performing ancillary studies are keys to improve diagnostic accuracy of abdominopelvic washings.
Source: Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology - Category: Cytology Source Type: research