Research Article

Preoperative and postoperative histologic grade in endometrial cancer: correlation with myometrial invasion

Volume: 6 Number: 2 March 23, 2025
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Preoperative and postoperative histologic grade in endometrial cancer: correlation with myometrial invasion

Abstract

Aims: Preoperative tumor histologic evaluation plays a crucial role in determining the surgical and therapeutic approach for endometrial cancer. However, discrepancies between preoperative and postoperative histopathological findings are common, potentially affecting clinical management. Methods: This retrospective study included 287 patients diagnosed with endometrial cancer at Bakırköy Maternity and Children Training and Research Hospital. All patients underwent preoperative fractional dilatation and curettage (D&C) followed by total abdominal hysterectomy with or without lymphadenectomy. Preoperative and postoperative pathology reports were compared to assess concordance in tumor grade and histological subtype. The correlation between grade agreement and myometrial invasion was also analyzed. Results: The histologic type changed in 17.6% of cases between preoperative curettage and postoperative hysterectomy. The tumor grade was upgraded in 50.7% of grade 1 cases and 11.6% of grade 2 cases. The overall concordance between the preoperative and postoperative tumor grading was weak (kappa=0.292, p<0.001). The grade agreement was higher in cases with deep myometrial invasion (kappa=0.32) than in those with superficial invasion (kappa=0.24). Conclusion: The substantial rate of discordance between preoperative and postoperative histologic findings highlights the limitations of D&C in accurately predicting tumor grade. Given the impact of tumor grading on surgical and adjuvant treatment decisions, multimodal preoperative assessment integrating imaging and molecular profiling may improve diagnostic accuracy and optimize treatment strategies for endometrial cancer.

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Thanks

We would like to extend our deep appreciation to our hospital's pathologists, Dr. Cuneyt Ongut (in memoriam) and Dr. Adnan Erim, for their expertise and contributions to the histopathological evaluations in this study.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 23, 2025

Submission Date

February 28, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 20, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 6 Number: 2

APA
Turan Bakırcı, I., Bolluk, G., Numanoğlu, C., & Gülkılık, A. (2025). Preoperative and postoperative histologic grade in endometrial cancer: correlation with myometrial invasion. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care, 6(2), 143-147. https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1648365
AMA
1.Turan Bakırcı I, Bolluk G, Numanoğlu C, Gülkılık A. Preoperative and postoperative histologic grade in endometrial cancer: correlation with myometrial invasion. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2025;6(2):143-147. doi:10.47582/jompac.1648365
Chicago
Turan Bakırcı, Işıl, Gökhan Bolluk, Ceyhun Numanoğlu, and Ahmet Gülkılık. 2025. “Preoperative and Postoperative Histologic Grade in Endometrial Cancer: Correlation With Myometrial Invasion”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 6 (2): 143-47. https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1648365.
EndNote
Turan Bakırcı I, Bolluk G, Numanoğlu C, Gülkılık A (March 1, 2025) Preoperative and postoperative histologic grade in endometrial cancer: correlation with myometrial invasion. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 6 2 143–147.
IEEE
[1]I. Turan Bakırcı, G. Bolluk, C. Numanoğlu, and A. Gülkılık, “Preoperative and postoperative histologic grade in endometrial cancer: correlation with myometrial invasion”, J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 143–147, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.47582/jompac.1648365.
ISNAD
Turan Bakırcı, Işıl - Bolluk, Gökhan - Numanoğlu, Ceyhun - Gülkılık, Ahmet. “Preoperative and Postoperative Histologic Grade in Endometrial Cancer: Correlation With Myometrial Invasion”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 6/2 (March 1, 2025): 143-147. https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1648365.
JAMA
1.Turan Bakırcı I, Bolluk G, Numanoğlu C, Gülkılık A. Preoperative and postoperative histologic grade in endometrial cancer: correlation with myometrial invasion. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2025;6:143–147.
MLA
Turan Bakırcı, Işıl, et al. “Preoperative and Postoperative Histologic Grade in Endometrial Cancer: Correlation With Myometrial Invasion”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care, vol. 6, no. 2, Mar. 2025, pp. 143-7, doi:10.47582/jompac.1648365.
Vancouver
1.Işıl Turan Bakırcı, Gökhan Bolluk, Ceyhun Numanoğlu, Ahmet Gülkılık. Preoperative and postoperative histologic grade in endometrial cancer: correlation with myometrial invasion. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2025 Mar. 1;6(2):143-7. doi:10.47582/jompac.1648365

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