The role of pathology in the management of patients with endometrial carcinoma

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2017

Authors

Bartosch, C (Author) Other; Pires, M (Author) Other; Carmen Jeronimo (Author) ICBAS; Lopes, JM (Author) FMUP

Journal

Title: Future Oncology

Vol. 13

Pages: 1003-1020

ISSN: 1479-6694

Publisher: Future Medicine Ltd.

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 5 Citations

Scopus - 8 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00M-STB

DOI: 10.2217/fon-2016-0570

Abstract (EN): Pathology plays a critical role in every step in the management of endometrial carcinoma patients. In this review, we describe the state of the art of pathological examination, including examination of endometrium biopsy; intra-operative evaluation with gross examination and frozen section; and grossing of hysterectomy specimen and its histological and immunohistochemistry study. The main pathologic findings in each step are described, as well as limitations and difficulties that may ensue. We highlight the important pathologic parameters that determine treatment options and prognosis of endometrial cancer patients.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 18