Histology in gynecology

At present, histological examination is of great importance among all other diagnostic methods, which is used to study the functions and structure of tissues and cells, both in normal and in pathology. Histology in gynecology is a microscopic examination of tissues that have been taken for an appropriate analysis from the reproductive organs of women.

In this case, only one goal is pursued, namely, the recognition of the nature of the pathological process at that time. Histology in gynecology allows to determine with the greatest accuracy the presence of inflammation or dystrophy, the nature and type of tumor and so on.

Histology in gynecology is aimed at clarifying the clinical diagnosis or confirming it, selecting appropriate treatment tactics, as well as methods for its conduct and evaluation of efficacy. It should be noted that histology in gynecology provides a unique opportunity to identify this or that pathology in the early stages of its development.

This type of diagnostic study requires the laboratory staff to be more alert and attentive. It is impossible to admit that the taken material due to the illiterate technique of conducting a histology led to false results.

This procedure is carried out in strict sequence. At the first stage, the sample of the obtained tissue is placed in a special fixing liquid, which allows to compact its structure. Then fill with paraffin. As soon as it hardens, the finest plates of the test material are neatly cut off and placed on a slide. The next step is the removal of paraffin and the staining of the material with a special substance. Only then do a microscopic examination. The final result is given a week later.

In a number of cases, it becomes necessary to perform express analysis of the tissue in question. Then the process technology is somewhat modified, that is, the obtained sample is frozen, and then cut into thin strips for further investigation under a microscope.

Unfortunately, this method does not allow to determine the nature of tumor cells with maximum accuracy. However, thanks to him, the presence of a tumor becomes evident. For more accurate diagnosis, the remains of the tissue sample are analyzed more carefully.

Histological examination is often prescribed to women for the purpose of examining the cervix. This type of diagnosis has a number of advantages. Thus, the histology of the cervix allows a more thorough examination of the tissue of the affected organ, which in turn makes it possible to timely diagnose it.

Continuing the topic of our conversation, we note the fact that in gynecology histological examination is a fairly common procedure. As a rule, it is carried out after curettage of the uterus, especially when in the process of "cleansing" polyps or some other neoplasms have been removed from the uterine cavity. This, in turn, makes it possible to ascertain the nature of their occurrence, as well as the possible reasons for further effective treatment.

In addition, the indication for the conduct of histology is a frozen pregnancy. In this case, this diagnostic study makes it possible to establish the exact cause, which resulted in the normal development of the fetus and its death was caused.

From all the above, there is only one conclusion, and quite just: histological studies in gynecology are an integral part of the entire diagnostic process.