Diagnostic accuracy of intraoperative consultation of ovarian neoplasms

Authors

  • L Avesi Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi
  • N Kayani Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi
  • S Hassan Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi
  • R Shahid Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v6i1.9782

Keywords:

Frozen section, ovarian tumours, Accuracy, Diagnosis, management, Gross examination

Abstract

Introduction: Ovarian neoplasm’s are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in women. Frozen section is widely used in the intra-operative assessment of patients with ovarian tumors to provide guidance for an appropriate surgical management. It is crucial to know intra-operatively, the exact nature of the tumor to determine the extent of surgery. It is in these situations where the Intraoperative frozen section technique plays its role in making this distinction.

Methodology: Females of all ages undergoing planned surgeries for ovarian tumors at Aga Khan Hospital or outside referrals with request for intra operative diagnosis was included. Age of the patient, duration of the lesion and clinical impression were recorded and frozen section was performed.

Results: Thirty four cases of ovarian tumors received for frozen section were included in this study. The calculated sensitivity was94.4%, specificity was 93.8%, positive predictive value was 94.4% and negative predictive value was 93.8%.

Conclusion: This study shows that frozen section is a highly sensitive and specific method for the rapid diagnosis of ovarian tumors.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v6i1.10798

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.6(1) 2015 77-80

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Published

2014-07-25

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Avesi, L., Kayani, N., Hassan, S., & Shahid, R. (2014). Diagnostic accuracy of intraoperative consultation of ovarian neoplasms. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 6(1), 77–80. https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v6i1.9782

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Vol. 6 No. 1 (2015)

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