Tubal Cytology of the Fallopian Tube as a Promising Tool for Ovarian Cancer Early Detection

J Vis Exp. 2017 Jul 25:(125):55887. doi: 10.3791/55887.

Abstract

Currently, it is widely accepted that the vast majority of ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma (HGSC) originate from the fallopian tube. However, due to the lack of markers or tools for the ovarian cancer identification, the early detection of HGSC remains challenging. Direct sampling of the fallopian tube can enhance sensitivity for detection of neoplastic cells when the tumor is not grossly visible. We developed a procedure to collect fallopian tube cells directly from freshly received surgical specimens, which has shown excellent correlation with histological findings. This approach lays a foundation for the future utility of minimally invasive laparoscopic screening in high-risk patient populations.

Publication types

  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cystadenocarcinoma, Serous / diagnosis
  • Cystadenocarcinoma, Serous / pathology
  • Cytodiagnosis / methods*
  • Early Detection of Cancer / methods
  • Fallopian Tubes / pathology*
  • Fallopian Tubes / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology
  • Ovary / surgery
  • Salpingo-oophorectomy