A reporting format for endometrial cytology

Abstract

Objective : To overcome problems related to the preparation of endometrial cytological specimens and to propose a reporting procedure for endometrial cytology.
Study Design : 1. We defined requirements for adequate endometrial cytological specimens and reevaluated endometrial cytological specimens using this definition. 2. We studied problems related to the preparation of endometrial cytological specimens.
Results : 1. A lack of clinical information was seen most frequently among unsatisfactory specimens (9.0%), followed by insufficient cell cluster collection (5.7%). 2. In specimen preparation, crushing was not suitable for subsequent specimen review. Bloody backgrounds and distorted cells or cell clusters caused by air drying must be eliminated using proper equipment and appropriate care.
Conclusions : The importance of providing adequate, correct clinical information for making a cytological diagnosis cannot be over emphasized. Obtaining high-quality specimens requires proper equipment and appropriate care in cell sampling. Using an endometrial cytology reporting format enables diagnoses based on high-quality specimens and thus improves diagnostic accuracy.